[{"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-431":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},1366180,1806,"Chapter 431: Dystopian Elven War [7] [The Proposal]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-431",431,"\u003Cp>[Segyal household, Akasha.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glaring sun shone softly over the now empty city of the Segyal Highbloods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets remained empty, the place’s happiness had been lost in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the battle of Red Crown, the whole city had been like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the stillness of the city loomed an ancient-looking tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its Golden Leaves floated in the sky, making it look eternal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nuaria, the tree which was cultivated by the first head of the Segyal family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing that was keeping the Akasha alive and making it habitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the shining tree, stood a lone woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red hair fell down her shoulders while her golden eyes filled with spirals remained unfocused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam stood there for a while as she stared at the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a peculiar emotion on her face that couldn’t be understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it, pain? Regret? Anger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam herself didn’t understand what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly raised her hand and gently pressed her palm on the bark of the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pulse of mana echoed within Nuaria then returned back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips trembled. \"...No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam removed her hand from the bark as she looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elf walked towards her, gazing at the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With golden-olive hair tied in a braided ponytail, she looked regal and mature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam frowned. \"Nerissa? Why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was called.\" The elf replied, glancing at the tree. \"It’s been a while since I saw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the last few months, Nerissa had rarely visited Akasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of her time was spent on Lumina helping Pasithea in the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam gave her a look as she asked. \"Did ’he’ call you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa nodded in response. \"Yes.\" She replied. \"That bastard said he can save the elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the clear mockery in her voice, her face couldn’t help but tense up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elves were already in worse condition in the war and if possible she would like to help them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Even if that means getting in contact with their nemesis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did something happen?\" Nerissa asked, looking at the tree. \"You had a weird reaction just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam’s hand trembled slightly as she lowered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was so much to say but she couldn’t bring herself to explain it in words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know,\" she said quietly, her voice sounding more unsure than she intended. \"It feels like the tree is uprooting itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa frowned in confusion. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t understand it as well.\" Mariam said, looking down at the ground. \"It’s like something terrifying is inside Akasha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Mariam had become a middle-ranked demigod, a lot of new things had begun to make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lumina, the more one grows the more they see things that others can’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how Mariam now had an inkling feeling of something always watching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a heartbeat always beating just at the corner of her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam closed her eyes as she softly ’gazed’ at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, to feel an invisible tug on her soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is this what Sir Mortis always feels?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being the strongest demigod she knows, Mariam had a feeling that he should have an idea about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe I should talk to him about it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a sigh as she glanced at Nerissa who stood on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Mariam looked at her the angrier she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are doing a terrible job at being a mother.\" Mariam said, looking at her. \"Why send your daughter to the war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can do whatever I want with my daughter.\" she replied quietly. \"And I don’t want a lecture on motherhood especially from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam glared at the elf. \"Mind your words—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t have sent my daughter to war had your son not been here!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa suddenly snapped, her voice raising louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All I am doing is preparing her for the inevitable death that her father will bring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam clenched her hand tightly as she slowly walked towards her until she could stare into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t let him kill Nymeria.\" Mariam said, \"I will protect her with my life, I can promise that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa didn’t back down as she looked into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you promised to keep my son safe?\" She asked, her voice venomous. \"Or like my father who died or like your stupid husband—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nerissa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden yell from the demigod made her quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the air around her tightened she still didn’t back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a failure of a mother, Mariam.\" Nerissa said, glaring at her. \"Even worse than me and that says a lot because I am the worst mother out there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, she turned around ready to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! Walk away like you always do!\" Mariam snapped, staring at her back. \"I can’t believe your father and son died for a woman like you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa froze mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hung in the air like poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, she turned around. Her face was calm, but her eyes were blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say that again,\" she said, her voice low, almost dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariam didn’t flinch. \"You heard me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword slowly began to curve on her hand as Nerissa walked towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could even make a move—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Am I interrupting something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed within the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kallistar, Akasha.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body felt stiff as I walked out of the teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been a long while since I had been in the place as the change in atmosphere was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why am I dragged with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked to my side where Aimar was standing, an ashen look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should you not be?\" I asked, wrapping my hands over his shoulder. \"Or do you like spending time with the twin mosquitos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar gave me a look but didn’t reply; instead, he removed my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop with your bullshit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bitch, tell me.\" I said, walking along with him. \"Do you have a thing for them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kicked his buttocks as he kept on ignoring my question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar barely stabilized himself from landing face first, he turned to glare at me but I was already prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She did it.\" I said, pointing at the random lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now we both were in disguise so the woman didn’t seem to be bothered with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar sighed, clearly tired of my antics. \"I hope you get molested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fuck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nevermind.\" He replied, walking out of the place. \"Where are we going anyway?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back to the Segyal household.\" I replied, falling into step beside him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, what happened to you? You’ve been way too serious since we came back from Hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar said nothing as he kept on walking further away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it because of Oliver?\" I guessed and he immediately stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar let out a sigh as he looked at me. \"Is it necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To fight a literal god.\" He replied, his voice tired. \"I mean, why are you doing it for him—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was as much of a brother to me as he was to you.\" I cut in his words. \"I would do what it takes to bring him back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar stayed silent for a moment, his eyes flickering with something unspoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked away, his voice lower now. \"What if he comes back as an entirely different person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That won’t happen.\" I replied, smiling softly. \"Oliver will always remain Oliver unless he meets a girl that can cure his gayness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar let out a chuckle as he began to walk once again. \"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We walked in silence for a while until I noticed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blonde elf who stood at the side of the parking area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly walked towards her and Aimar followed just behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she noticed both of us walking towards her, she blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled. \"It’s been a while, Daina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still had my disguise that I immediately took off as soon as I was close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina blinked and took in my face for a while before she shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look great.\" She replied, opening the car door. \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned. \"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back home.\" She replied, her voice serious. \"There is a... guest waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brows knit together but I didn’t wait for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat inside the car and so did Aimar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina began to drive us without saying anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took us just a few hours to arrive at the empty city of the Segyal household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was as empty as the first day I saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the reputation of the elves had grown a lot because of me...people still have a fear of the previous battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar was behind in the car because Daina insisted but I was walking along with her inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old tree of the first head loomed over us as we grew closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, passing the patches of old grass we arrived at the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes first landed on Mariam then at Nerissa who stood in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze shifted towards the third person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who looked young despite his age with red eyes and raven black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name left my mouth. \"Edwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the Vampires smiled showing his canine. \"Himmel, it’s been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a weird sense of uneasiness as I looked at him smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he smiled it was bad news for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly turned to look at Mariam. \"Why is he here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could reply, Edwin moved towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to complete the promise we made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, patting my shoulder with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My grandson-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1623,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","787eadef731ecd16e91843fbb5c310e91eb1d8a74859ab145871132fc9a17a9f","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-432","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-430",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]