[{"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-416":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},1366165,1806,"Chapter 416: Crown [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-416",416,"\u003Cp>\"For those who have left us and those who mourn for their deaths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the broken base of the World Tree, the voice of an elderly elf echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes closed as her hand moved over the faces of the dead Queen and King lying in their coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in the shattered heart of the World Tree, where roots once glowed, now blackened by the royal’s resting place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder elf who introduced herself as High Matron Selyra—hovered her wrinkled hand above their faces once again, then pressed it gently to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May the spirits guide you to the stars,\" she murmured. \"And may your light remain in the branches of the tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around her, many elves knelt, with their heads bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea stood among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crown on her head glinted faintly, but it didn’t hold any power when she was blowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea didn’t try to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down her cheeks as she looked at her parents, but she didn’t wipe them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there, with her back straight and her jaw set, trying not to let the weight of everything crush her where she stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed at the edge of the chamber, among a handful of outsiders allowed to witness this rite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had spoken to me since the coronation ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even Pasithea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Not that I expected her to.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had too much on her shoulders now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra began the final chant, her voice soft but steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin crystal she held lit up faintly, and a stream of glowing threads rose into the air, drifting toward the broken dome above us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They vanished into the daylight sky, like souls dissolving into wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt the pull of the moment, but it wasn’t mine to carry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This grief belonged to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I couldn’t take my eyes off Pasithea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked so small, standing there alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though there were people kneeling all around her, she seemed like the only one who had truly lost everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet she didn’t crumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached toward the coffins, her hands trembling slightly, and placed them gently on the polished wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered something I couldn’t hear, then took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing but silence after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Just silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence that said she knew this wasn’t the end of her mourning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceremony ended quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People began to rise, some lingering, others wiping their eyes, all of them moving carefully as if sudden noise might shatter what little peace they had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched Pasithea as she turned away from the coffins, her expression unreadable now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t look at anyone as she walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, even as she left, the way people moved around her changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lowered their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn’t speak it aloud, they were starting to see her....not as the broken girl from yesterday, but as their Queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And that was enough for now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could take care of herself for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I began to walk along with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is a lot of distance between here and the palace, and according to the rules we have to walk there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s almost fifty kilometres.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my side just a few steps away were Elijah and Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When my gaze met with them, they silently walked towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\" Elijah asked with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" I whispered softly. \"I am more concerned about Pasithea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is strong,\" Aimar said, his voice a little deeper. \"I think she can handle herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a gentle nod without anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah whispered, \"Have you heard about Wilhelm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apparently he was appointed as one of the generals,\" Elijah said, looking at me. \"He will lead an army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"How can they just appoint—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He volunteered for it,\" he cut in my words. \"He wanted to do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept my silence as I looked away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I will never understand him.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would he do such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he has a daughter waiting for him at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Why risk his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I will...never.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel,\" Elijah whispered softly. \"I plan to live in Kandam for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" I tilted my head. \"With your mother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" he smiled softly. \"I will keep her company for a few months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed my hand on his shoulder, squeezing it gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just tell me if anyone bothers you,\" I said, looking at him. \"I will take care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t have to,\" Elijah replied as he came closer. \"I am an Avatar as well remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled softly as he hugged me and I hugged him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We remained like that for a few moments before being separated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aamir who was looking at us suddenly commented, \"You know, you guys will make a great gay couple—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have I not beaten you enough?\" I asked, looking at him. \"Want some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar smiled. \"You really want a smack on your ass don’t you, lil boy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah burst into laughter, trying to cover his mouth with the back of his hand. \"Fuck you guys, we are at a funeral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him,\" I groaned. \"He is still a child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not,\" Aimar said, nudging me with his elbow. \"I’ve matured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you’ve just gotten worse,\" I muttered, rubbing my temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence between the three of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be leaving with the Vampires for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar suddenly said, making me halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe a month or two...maybe six months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned hard at his words. \"..Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked into my eyes. \"I have things to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By things you mean Elise?\" Elijah asked his voice a little too curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Aimar looked at him with disgust. \"Not that thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We both looked at him with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They are dating.... right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar mumbled. \"It’s something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just...stay safe,\" I said, looking at him. \"I don’t want anything to happen to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar smiled softly. \"Don’t worry. I will come back from death if you ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched my arms a little. \"Want a hug?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ew. No.\" He grumbled taking two steps away. \"I would rather not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My smile dropped. \"Fuck you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah laughed again, quieter this time, as he nudged Aimar in the ribs. \"You’ll miss us, admit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar scoffed, brushing invisible dust off his shoulder. \"Maybe I’ll miss Elijah. You? Not a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh.\" I gave him a sideways glance. \"Bet you cry yourself to sleep the second you’re gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar opened his mouth to fire back, but he chose to remain quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Looks like he will miss me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled gently as he looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\" Elijah asked, looking at me. \"What will you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought about it for a while but I already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will join the war,\" I said softly. \"Try to end it as quickly as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You alone?\" Aimar raised his brow. \"What are you smoking, share some with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I think he can.\" Elijah chimed in. \"I will place my bets on him as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar clicked his tongue in annoyance. \"Just kiss him already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rolled my eyes, brushing past them as we began walking down the long plain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere shifted once we left the sanctity of the mourning ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices grew louder, heavier, as if the silence we’d held so tightly was no longer welcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it wasn’t for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We continued walking for a while, falling into a natural rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one rushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, we reached a bend in the road, where a few soldiers stood waiting with supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes shifted at someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be more specific, on the three people who stood at the forefront of the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know when, but Pasithea had already reached there and was waiting for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With how her eyes were on me, it was me who she was waiting for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes then shifted to Nerissa, who stood on her left side and then on Diana standing on her right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I reached towards her and was immediately stopped by the soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him through,\" Pasithea said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice wasn’t loud, but it didn’t need to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers moved aside without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a stillness to her now—less grief, more resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like something inside her had settled, even if it hadn’t healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t speak at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither did I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been waiting,\" she finally said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded once. \"I figured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group of elves that were behind us began to stop and look at the commotion we were making.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, everyone likes drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea drew in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the queen and the last of my family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, her eyes remained on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I banish you from participating in the war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a gasp all around me as I closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know what you are doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence between us as no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am protecting you,\" she finally said. \"And I am protecting myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diana quietly took a step forward. \"This is the decision all the elven heads had taken after considering—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was you, wasn’t it?\" I asked, cutting her off. \"The one who wants me out of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Diana shook her head. \"It wasn’t me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze shifted towards Nerissa, who coldly stared into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am protecting the elves not you,\" she replied. \"...You only bring bad luck wherever you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bitter smile formed on my lips at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because deep down, I know....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna’s voice echoed after a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will abide with your request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said, looking into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Queen Pasithea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for me to wait for her next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just walked past her and began to walk towards the teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is one more person that I need to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Yennefer really needs to give me some 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