[{"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-426":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},1366175,1806,"Chapter 426: Dystopian Elven War [2] [Prepration]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-426",426,"\u003Cp>[Kallistar, Akasha.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coffee house close to the station remained quiet as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place, filled with only a few people that remained engrossed in their own work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within those was a girl with long black hair with a pink undertone and eyes of the shade of ember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a simple pink top and skinny jeans as she sat on one of the tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why are they so late?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith thought, glancing at her watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been only a few days since her term ended of second year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a smart girl she is, Zenith topped her class once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Though, I wouldn’t have been able to if he was here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl thought to herself as her eyes turned distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been six months since she had seen him and the last she saw him was when they had fought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still regretted how they parted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I was...stupid.’she thought.’...And so was he to just run away.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bitter feeling tightened in her chest, forcing her to take a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Still...I would have the last laugh when he becomes my junior.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himmel had completely missed the exams and she was sure he would be held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gave her some solace, though the longing to see him hadn’t faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate of the coffee house opened up taking her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith quickly stood up when she saw Siersha and Heather step inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked towards them. \"Where were you guys?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, we got lost.\" Heather said, smiling sweetly. \"Come on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, where?\" Zenith asked, quickly looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just come on.\" Siersha said, grabbing her wrist and pulling her closer. \"We don’t have much time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stumbled a little as Siersha pulled her along, barely having time to grab her bag from the chair. \"At least tell me where we’re going—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll see,\" Siersha said, her crimson eyes on her. \"Trust me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather giggled from behind. \"It’s a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith narrowed her eyes but didn’t resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three walked quickly down the narrow streets, sunlight casting soft glows on their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha took the lead while the others followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you talk with Pasithea?\" Heather asked, her voice low. \"She isn’t answering my calls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I..I talked with her a few days ago.\" Zenith replied, her voice hesitant. \"She doesn’t seem like she’s in a good health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha glanced at her. \"Well, the war isn’t going their way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nodded slowly, her expression turning serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" she said. \"But she looked... tired. More than usual. Her eyes were different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather walked beside her quietly, \"I just hope nothing happens to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one should go through what she has,\" Zenith muttered. \"No one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just walked ahead, her grip on Zenith’s wrist still firm, but not harsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them turned down a quiet side street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise of the station faded behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith blinked, looking around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... I know this place,\" she whispered. \"Isn’t this the street for wedding dresses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha smiled sweetly. \"Yep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, who’s getting married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one, idiot.\" Heather replied, shaking her head. \"It’s Siersha. She wants us to help her select a good dress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..I see.\" Zenith mumbled. \"But why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That I don’t know.\" Heather mumbled, her wolf-like ear twitching. \"Siersha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vampire didn’t say anything as they walked inside a stylish building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shop was elegant and quiet, filled with soft music and the scent of fresh flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dresses of every style hung on silver racks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith looked around with wide eyes. \"Okay, this place is... fancy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it is,\" Siersha said, leading them further in. \"I’m not trying on anything ugly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over here.\" A voice made them all turn around. \"Siersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked at Elsie who was working on a dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore the black and white dress of a manager standing close to a gown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked towards her. \"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I own this place.\" Elise replied, smiling sweetly. \"You see, I like to invest in businesses like I did with the coffee shop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded as Siersha looked at her aunt, even though they were of the same age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you get the dress ready?\" She asked, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. It’s in the changing room.\" Elise said, pointing at it. \"Try it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha nodded as she quickly walked towards it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather and Zenith who were looking around like country pumpkins focused on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to try something, Zenny?\" Elise asked, noticing her interest. \"You can buy it, I can pass the bill to Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith blinked then shook her head. \"I-I am fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, care to explain?\" Heather asked, folding her hands. \"Why is Siersha doing it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elise gave her a bright smile. \"How would I know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You definitely know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you will know soon.\" Elise said, fixing the gown. \"Just wait for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather narrowed her eyes but didn’t press any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way.\" Zenith chimed in the conversation. \"How is Aimar doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t talk about that idiot.\" Elise said, her voice bitter. \"I hate him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean love, right?\" Heather asked, winking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blush crept on Elise’s pale face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I.. I just hate him.\" She grumpily said. \"He just spends so much time training now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Zenith tilted her head. \"He didn’t even give the exams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" She grumbled. \"He trains most of the time with my sisters or should I say, he trains them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather chuckled, nudging Elise lightly. \"Sounds like he’s trying to distract himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what?\" Elise huffed. \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather just gave her a smug look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care,\" Elise muttered under her breath, cheeks still red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I would be more worried about your sisters sticking too long with him.\" Heather said, her voice soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He might fall for them or maybe the opposite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\" Elise scoffed, waving her head. \"Aimar is braindead when it comes to feelings and my sisters are man-hating battle maniacs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still better safe than sorry.\" Heather said, nudging her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You tell us.\" Elise said, changing the topic. \"How is Elijah doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bitter expression formed on Heather’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Being the mother’s best boy.\" She grumbled. \"I swear, it’s been six months, why is he still with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also didn’t give the exams right?\" Zenith said. \"Wait, all three of them didn’t give it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, they all became our juniors together.\" Elise giggled. \"I feel butterflies in my stomach thinking about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith smiled as well while Heather still looked grumpy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I talked with his mother.\" Heather continued, while nodding. \"She is really sweet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what’s your problem?\" Elise asked, noticing the terror on her face. \"Something happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s just...\" Heather hesitated before she drew in a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, the most known cases of incest are when a mother meets with her son in his teenage years after abandoning him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elise nearly dropped the needle she was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what!?\" she said, eyes wide. \"Heather, what kind of nonsense are you reading?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith blinked a few times before bursting out laughing. \"Heather, are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just saying!\" Heather waved her hands, her ears twitching like crazy. \"She looks way too young, you have no idea how inferior I feel in front of her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s his mom,\" Elise deadpanned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather frowned. \"Yeah, well, I am....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He calls her mother right?\" Zenith said, looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as he doesn’t call her by name or mommy, you are fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, her hands twitching behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I can say that with experience.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith thought as she remembered Himmel once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conflicting feeling bubbled in her heart but she quickly suppressed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the curtain rustled slightly, and all three turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the dress was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft white gown with a slit along one leg and subtle gold embroidery along the bodice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hugged her frame elegantly, with a sheer veil hanging from her shoulder like a cape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pale skin glowed under the light, and the soft shimmer of her dress made her look ethereal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay, wow,\" Elise muttered. \"You’re gonna start wars in that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha blinked. \"Is it too much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s perfect,\" Zenith said softly. \"Like too beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha looked at her reflection, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heather.\" Siersha said, passing her phone to her. \"Can you take my picture?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, taking the phone. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith pouted. \"Are you ignoring me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be like that.\" Elise said, bumping into her. \"You will know about it anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith huffed and crossed her arms, glancing away. \"You all are acting weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha posed gently in front of the full-length mirror as Heather began snapping pictures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elise turned back to the dress she had been stitching, but her gaze kept drifting toward Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" she said without looking up, \"for someone who said no one’s getting married, you’re really putting your heart into that dress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha tilted her head slightly. \"I told you, I just want to be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepared for what?\" Zenith muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather flipped through the photos she had taken and gave a satisfied nod. \"You look great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha smiled sweetly. \"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began to walk inside once again. \"Now, I got two more dresses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Zenith the entire day to help with Siersha’s shopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night light shone overhead house as she returned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am home.\" Zenith said, walking inside her house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back.\" Yennefer’s voice echoed from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked out of the kitchen as she smiled brightly. \"How was your day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith didn’t reply as she stepped closer and hugged her mother. \"Exhausting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer blinked in surprise but didn’t hesitate to wrap her arms around her daughter. \"That bad, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith mumbled into her shoulder, \"We walked so much... and tried on so many dresses... my feet feel like they don’t exist anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer chuckled softly. \"Dinner’s almost ready. Go freshen up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, can’t I just—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" She said, kissing her head. \"Now, go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith groaned but smiled as she pulled away. \"Fine, fine. But if I pass out in the shower, it’s your fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer laughed softly. \"Noted. I’ll keep the door unlocked just in case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith dragged herself to the bathroom, changed into her home clothes, and took a quick hot shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she returned, the house smelled like spiced stew and warm bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She plopped down at the dining table just as Yennefer set down a bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat slowly,\" her mother warned. \"It’s hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith didn’t answer, already blowing on the first spoonful. \"You should’ve seen Siersha. She looked like... royalty or something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer sat across from her, sipping tea. \"Sounds like she’s planning something serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" She nodded. \"I bet Himmel would have called her mosquito princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer chuckled softly. \"Don’t say things like that to or about your friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nodded but slowly her smile faded, hands slowly lowering on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer blinked. \"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".. Nothing.\" She whispered. \"I just...miss him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer smiled softly. \"So do I.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith remained silent before she narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You love me more than him right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer blinked. \"Will you be mad if I say, no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I would even throw tantrums.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer chuckled softly. \"Stupid—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words halted as her phone rang, she looked at the number and her face immediately hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to take this.\" Yennefer said, standing up. \"It’s important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith nodded as Yennefer entered the room and closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed the phone down and a holographic figure of king Kryllios appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This better be important.\" Yennefer said, her voice cold and authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kryllios nodded. \"The youngest of House Atretic has been kidnapped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer froze in her place. \"What?\" She frowned. \"That’s impossible. He is—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guarded by two eternals and thousands of soldiers.\" He said. \"I heard you tried it but failed to do so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yennefer wasn’t in the mood for his talking. \"Who did it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe you know him very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....Only one name came to her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",2013,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e4cfa686137067c011d919079d01c5e7a6dac2c85876475344a999adbfe4ff3","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-427","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-425",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]