[{"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-445":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},1366194,1806,"Chapter 445: [Dystopian Elven War] [21] [Discussion]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-445",445,"\u003Cp>[Tamriel Kingdom, Alfheim.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Round hall table.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t be serious right now!!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden yell of Elder Selyra echoed within the enclosed room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her old face was burning with unrefined anger as her gaze remained fixed on the Queen of the Elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you say you still don’t want to bring him here!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what benefit would that bring?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorvil said, his hands folded. \"We ourselves banned Himmel. Are you saying we should go back on our words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things were different back then.\" Another elder chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a somewhat youthful appearance with long grey hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Elder Neilos, who had just become part of the inner circle after the war started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t be thinking of letting him live freely when he has our most sacred—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you saying we should arrest him?\" Another elder chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was Elder Vincent, who had a wrinkled face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On what basis?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Killing the World Tree is more than enough reason for us to drag him here.\" Selyra said, her voice echoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I plan to do it whether you like it or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea let out a sigh as she leaned back in her chair, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been like this for almost three hours now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the news of Himmel having both Muspelh and Neplh got out, the entire kingdom was in uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The World Tree was on the verge of dying and even though it was almost confirmed that a new World Tree wouldn’t be replacing it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some still had hope for it that was immediately shattered with the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was left after that was malice and hatred in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in no time, Himmel became the sole target for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things are really going out of hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea thought, rubbing her temples to alleviate the headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would be lying if she said she never thought of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was she who was the first to notice Himmel’s weird energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea lowered her gaze from the ceiling, eyes drifting over the elders still locked in debate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Vincent and Selyra had nearly stood up from their seats, their words sharp enough to cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am glad the rest of them couldn’t make it on time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea let out a sigh as she spoke softly. \"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders quieted down as they all looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have something to say, Your Majesty, now would be the time,\" she said carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence for a while before a slow breath left Pasithea’s lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have not changed my stance,\" she finally said. Her voice. \"Himmel is not to be touched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra’s chair screeched as she stood up. \"He killed the World Tree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I gave my word not to involve him in this war.\" Pasithea replied firmly. \"I will not take that back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has both seeds,\" Vincent said. \"And he wasn’t supposed to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t mean we destroy him for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what do you suggest!?\" Selyra snapped. \"We invite him for tea while he carries what belongs to us!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea’s lips parted but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t sure how to reply to that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra drew in a deep breath. \"I would send our elite troop to drag him here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea’s expression hardened. \"I did not give my permission yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With all due respect,\" Selyra said, her voice firm. \"I do not need your permission to save my people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea rubbed her eyes once again as she felt her headache worsening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you forget what Neplh and Muspelh mean?\" she asked, looking back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I do.\" Selyra rebuked. \"It’s the energy that nourished the World Tree since the beginning of this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even after knowing that, you want to make an enemy out of someone who can control it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra didn’t flinch. \"That’s exactly why we need to control him now. Before he grows beyond us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Neilos looked between the two women, clearly torn. \"Perhaps... there is a middle ground?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There isn’t,\" Selyra said coldly. \"We either bring him in, or we let him destroy what’s left of Alfheim with his ignorance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough of these extremes,\" Pasithea said, her voice still calm. \"Things would only get worse if we antagonize him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Selyra could rebuke, a sudden presence appeared in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood up as they all looked at the Guardian Spirit of the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pasithea is right.\" Elife said, taking a seat along with them. \"We shouldn’t force Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Neilos asked, more curious than angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because we can’t afford for him to go against us.\" She replied, looking at him. \"The only elf on our side who can stop him is Mariam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why we need to kill him right now.\" Selyra said, looking at her. \"We cannot have him go against us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife’s glowing eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Selyra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what makes you think you can kill him now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra’s expression turned unsightly. \"O-of course if we put all our forces—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife shook her head slowly. \"It is already too late. You just don’t see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should we do, Lady Elife?\" Pasithea asked, hopeful for any lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife let out a sigh as she looked at the current queen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can see only three ways for Himmel to help us.\" She said, her voice soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please tell us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, if he is willing... then we can ask him to nourish the World Tree.\" She replied. \"Though it’s a temporary method because it’s beyond help now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What are the other two?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....To use him as a sacrifice.\" Elife said, her voice cold now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence that followed was absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea’s eyes widened. \"A... sacrifice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife didn’t blink. \"Neplh and Muspelh are the essence of balance. When joined in harmony and released through a willing vessel, it can bring life... or restore it—at a cost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re talking about killing him to revive the World Tree,\" Neilos said, his voice quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Elife’s tone was calm. \"But I believe it will only end in destruction. If he is gone, then we will lose the nourishment for the World Tree forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea fell in deep thought as she leaned on her chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what she does, the end result is only temporary relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But that won’t do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war was already taking a toll on them. One wrong move and they will lose everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the last method?\" Lorvil asked, who remained silent all this while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Neplh and Muspelh are already connected to him, blood and essence.\" She replied, glancing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe his children with any elf will inherit the origin energy from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into stunned silence once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Selyra, whose fury had filled the chamber just moments ago, was at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children...?\" Vincent finally asked, his voice barely above a whisper. \"You mean to say...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It may take a long time.\" Elife replied, looking at them. \"But a new World Tree can be born through his children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selyra sat back on her chair as she looked at Elife without any words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife stood up from her seat as she placed a hand on Pasithea’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will leave the decision in your hands.\" She replied, her body blurring away. \"It’s up to you, Queen Pasithea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elife vanished from the room, leaving her alone with the elders who looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your decision, Lady Pasithea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>----\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Segyal Household, Akasha.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think meeting your maker means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar’s voice echoed in my ears as we walked down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him in confusion. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me?\" he echoed, tapping his chin. \"It means standing before the one responsible for your existence... and asking them why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed silent, not sure how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because,\" he continued, looking forward again, \"sometimes, knowing why you were born is more terrifying than dying without ever knowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... dramatic,\" I muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps, but isn’t your whole life becoming a drama now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am serious, bitch.\" Aimar said, bumping into me. \"What the hell are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know what you are talking about.\" I replied, looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t lie.\" he said. \"I saw Siersha and Shyamal looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I looked at my watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already past three in the morning and the party was already over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the guests have already left the house, leaving only a few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Shyamal and Esmeray were included in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I don’t wanna see them right now.’ I thought, rubbing my temples. ’There is too much going on right now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar didn’t say anything for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know,\" he finally said, \"running away from people who care about you isn’t going to fix anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not running,\" I replied quickly. \"I’m just... avoiding things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We reached the end of the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long balcony opened up to the night sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stars were bright tonight, like they were watching, waiting for something to fall apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned on the railing, letting the cool wind hit my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar stood beside me, silent for a while. \"What are you going to do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no idea.\" I replied softly. \"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I will try to form my kingdom.\" he informed, making me look at him in surprise. \"It might take some time, but I think I can do that in two or three months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn.\" I said, patting his back. \"That’s my son!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck off.\" He slapped my hand away. \"Anyway, what about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I will also make another kingdom in that time.\" I replied. \"Looks like we will become Eternal together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aimar looked at me like I was some kind of monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t you already have three kingdoms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"It’s complicated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s so unfair, fuck.\" he grunted, messing his hair. \"Man, I hope you wake up in a bed full of gay men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my mouth to rebuke but thought against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I don’t want to lose my brain cells.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not when I feel them walking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway.\" he said, jumping down the balcony. \"I will see you in the morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A portal emerged below him, zipping him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking show-off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temples as I turned around to look at the newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith, Siersha and Shyamal walked towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them had a good look on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith was the first to speak. \"We were trying to find you for hours now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled softly. \"Things happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal looked at me curiously. \"That explosion... what actually happened, Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to reply but I was too tired to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha didn’t speak as she walked closer and fixed my clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her crimson eyes finally met mine. \"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am fine.\" I replied. \"Are you fine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha’s hands froze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, she stepped back, folding her arms across her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you talking about your psychotic girlfriend trying to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you calling psychotic, bitch?\" Shyamal snapped instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\" Siersha replied, smiling. \"You really behave like one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal’s eyes narrowed. \"Say that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha tilted her head, her smile unbothered. \"I said you act like a possessive psycho.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stepped between them before sparks could literally start flying. \"Okay, enough. Both of you, take a breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my forehead, groaning. \"Can we not do this at three in the morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal let out a sigh as she walked towards me. \"Esmeray called me.\" she said. \"It’s time for me to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" I nodded my head. \"When am I going to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words were cut off as Shyamal grabbed my collar and pulled me closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her soft and beautiful lips immediately crashed into mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kiss was unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shyamal pulled back, her cheeks were slightly red, but her eyes didn’t waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your goodbye,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at Siersha who glared at her coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shyamal smiled like she had won a war. \"He is mine, bitch.\" she mumbled. \"Don’t ever think he would love you more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bumped into Siersha before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith stood there blinking innocently before her expression dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also walked away without speaking a word to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Siersha stood in front of me without any words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out another sigh as I looked at my phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately I got a message from Daina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha asked, perhaps noticing the change on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elves.\" I mumbled. \"They want me to visit the Tamriel Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2128,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","20a95d5ab640993d088260ce5b814ee6dc6a16f67699e17ae74c233af786d7e5","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-446","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-444",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]