[{"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-437":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},1366186,1806,"Chapter 437: Dystopian Elven War [13] [Engaged]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-437",437,"\u003Cp>’...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a familiar presence walking inside the mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’.....Mother.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I stood far away from the front gate of the garden...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could still see her walking inside the place, alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where is Shyamal?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered as her lifeless grey eyes found me in just a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the crowd of hundreds, her eyes were only on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Esmeray didn’t move towards me as she just stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a while she looked away before vanishing in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in deep breaths as I felt nausea building inside my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I hated that woman from the bottom of my heart, I would never get over her lifeless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those eyes that remained cold even after torturing me all those years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna’s voice brought me out as I exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Yeah.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, Daina quickly walked towards me from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\" She said, her voice genuine. \"It’s time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fixed my dress once before I walked behind her towards the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aisle of crimson petals was soft underfoot as I stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elven old lady stood in the middle, she must be the officiant for the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I heard she had to learn the traditions of both races for it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing my gaze she smiled softly as she gave me a small bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bowed back awkwardly as I didn’t know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, the awkwardness vanished as people began to clear a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha came towards the altar through the crowd, earning gasps with her every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I may always undermine it but she is one of the most beautiful girls I have seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a crimson dress that covered her body, its long sleeves trailing behind her as she walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her black hair was tied back into a simple braid, with a single white lily tucked near her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t wear any jewelry as it isn’t allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha didn’t look nervous, she didn’t look excited either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if this was just another duty she had accepted without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached the altar and stood beside me, our backs on the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, our eyes met for a brief second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled and winked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’.....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I take that back, she is excited for the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officiant looked between the two of us and raised her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, before all gathered, we bear witness to a bond not only between two individuals, but between two lineages, two powers, two promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made us face each other and Siersha kept on staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then began the formal rites but I barely heard them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My attention drifted away from her towards the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where is Shyamal?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but wonder as I still haven’t seen a glimpse of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I moved my gaze around the crowd, I finally found someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the king of Demiurges....Kryllios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horned man raised his glass of wine with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t smile back as I looked away from him but to Siersha, who was staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to find someone?\" She asked, her voice barely a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No.\" I replied, there was no point in telling her about Shyamal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Himmel.\" The officiant said. \"Take her hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha extended her hand and without a word, I took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand was cold, soft like it would break if I squeezed a little harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please bring the rings.\" She said, glancing around us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina quickly walked forward and brought a ring whose body was made from the branch of the world tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle was a crimson red gem...one of its kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elise was the one who came from the vampire side, their ring was simple with the same crimson gem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officiant then gave both of us a small knife. \"Pour your blood on the rings.\" She instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I winced at the thought of cutting myself but Siersha did without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood trickled down her hand, rich and red, dripping onto the ring in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the small ceremonial blade in my own hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I’m just... taking a breath.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my hand over and made a shallow cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood welled up instantly, warm against my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let it drip onto my ring, watching as the crimson gem pulsed once, faintly glowing in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the rings settled back down, the officiant held them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By blood and will, your rings are bound,\" she declared. \"Place them on each other, and let the union be sealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took Siersha’s ring first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand trembled as I slid the ring onto her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flickered, but she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took mine in return and gently placed the ring on my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the officiant stepped back. \"May the engagement stand strong in the times to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd began to applaud but it wasn’t that loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swept my gaze around and found none of the Vampires and elves moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Elijah and Aimar were clapping like idiots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Urgh, whatever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elise quickly took Siersha back to her room, leaving me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Come to think of it...why are there so few people attending the engagement?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they not send other invitations or what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when I was about to move towards Aimar, someone grabbed my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked to my side to find Olivia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began pulling my hand. \"Come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite my confusion, I let her lead me out of the garden into a silent place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around, finding no one in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia stopped and looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion. \"Why did you—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words died down slowly as I felt the sharp, cold scythe on my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, mister groom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice echoed from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fuck my life.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–––\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>–––\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Edwin must have a vision for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vampire said, trying to defuse the tension in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was standing close to Edwin, hands folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t see any other reason for melding with the elves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said the same.\" Another one said. \"He must be doing this for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin didn’t say anything as he looked calmly at the wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was still occupied with why the House Atretic is here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell is he doing now?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin thought, glancing around as he didn’t find Himmel anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was sure Himmel can’t do anything to him, Edwin was still extremely wary of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I can’t let him spoil my plans once again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought, drawing in a deep breath to keep himself calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Sir Edwin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice made those around him turn silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin looked to his side as he found a blue-skinned man, walking towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other vampires walked away leaving him alone as he looked at Kryllios coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t act friendly with me.\" Edwin said, looking away. \"We are enemies in the public.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t have bothered you if I not had concerning news.\" Kryllios said, standing by his side. \"This is much more important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin’s expression turned grim as he looked at him. \"What happened now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kryllios leaned in slightly, taking a sip from his drink. \"Himmel kidnapped House Atretic’s youngest son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\" Edwin snapped, his voice filled with anger. \"How!? I thought it was impossible—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We all thought the same, Sir Edwin.\" Kryllios said, his voice soft. \"Yet he still did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin’s jaw tightened. \"When did this happen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago,\" Kryllios replied, calmly sipping his drink like they were discussing the weather. \"Just before the engagement invitations were sent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they still showed up?\" Edwin asked, his eyes narrowing. \"That doesn’t make any damn sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They think Himmel will return him quietly once this is over,\" Kryllios said with a faint smirk. \"Naïve, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin remained silent for a moment, thoughts racing. \"What do you think, he would ask?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s related to Lady Yennefer.\" Kryllios said, his voice soft. \"And also the end of the war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin turned dead silent as his rage leaked out of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so bad that the people around him could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you say, Sir Edwin?\" Kryllios said, eyes on him. \"Are you going to let him walk away with ruining your plans again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin gave him a sharp look but he quickly calmed himself down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced his grip to loosen on the glass, even as the stem creaked faintly under the pressure of his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly exhaled, eyes closed for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he said. \"Not this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kryllios raised a brow. \"So what will you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll do what I should’ve done long ago,\" Edwin muttered, his voice cold. \"Remind Himmel that no matter how far he climbs, he is still beneath me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how are you going to do that, Sir Edwin?\" Kryllios asked, his voice curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite not showing it on his face, he was curious as to what can make him have an upper hand on Himmel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He did something he shouldn’t have.\" Edwin said, cryptically. \"And if he wants to live a normal life, he would need to do what I say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kryllios didn’t say anything but he made his mind to keep following Edwin till he talks with Himmel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, by the way.\" The king of Demiurges said. \"He is my youngest son, Axl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin looked at the young boy he was pointing at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the same blue skin like his father and he didn’t look more than ten years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edwin nodded at the terrified boy but didn’t give him much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but notice... something was off with the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1630,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","989f3f292a3f018dfcf28d2c7ae1ada5476cb6a940e5b6d9caeaa2d3d4c16967","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-438","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-436",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]