[{"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-451":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},1365844,1806,"Chapter 451: [Dystopian Elven War] [27] [Daughter]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-451",451,"\u003Cp>[Tamriel Kingdom, Alfheim.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around us changed as we walked past the teleportation portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria, Kelvhan, and Daina followed just after me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked as we were already present inside the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier bowed towards us who waited for our arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this important?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but ask as I raised my hand that was bound with a handcuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina gave me an apologetic smile as she replied, \"Elders have really big egos, they asked for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are really pushing their luck,\" I replied, putting my hands down. \"Old fucks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind your language,\" Kelvhan growled, glaring at me. \"You are a prisoner here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at him once and then proceeded to ignore him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go,\" Daina said, leading the way. \"We still have some time before the verdict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t say anything as I began to walk behind her with Nymeria by my side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why is she so tense?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered as I noticed the expression on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ahh, is Nerissa also present here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that’s why she is making this type of face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back to look at Daina’s back. \"Am I going to be executed or what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? No,\" she replied, frowning as she did. \"Lady Mariam won’t allow you any harm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I wonder about that,\" I mumbled as I looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our steps slowed down as we reached towards the main door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much to my surprise, there was already someone who was waiting for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elven man was tall with an athletic build, his short blonde hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His green eyes remained fixed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm then looked at Daina as he bowed slightly. \"Lady Daina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a soft nod as she asked, \"Can I do something for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" he replied, looking back at her. \"Would you allow a few minutes with Himmel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daina looked conflicted, but Nymeria stepped forward. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm looked at the girl. \"That’s none of your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my brow as I noticed the contempt in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh, yeah...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, Nymeria used to bully Elijah because of the sword art Wilhelm inherited from her grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted him to return it back to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria narrowed her eyes, clearly not liking Wilhelm’s tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it involves Himmel,\" she said, stepping in front of me, \"then it is my business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm sighed, his expression not changing much. \"I just want to talk. Alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Daina, who still seemed unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make it quick,\" she finally said. \"We don’t have much time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria frowned but moved to the side, though she didn’t walk away completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms were folded, and her eyes never left us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm gestured toward the nearby corridor, and I followed him a few steps away from the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stopped just near a stained-glass window, where the sunlight cast colors across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm stood with his back to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I sat down on the ground floor, looking at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be hard,\" Wilhelm said, leaning on the window. \"Having to live like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meh, it’s not,\" I replied, shrugging. \"And weren’t you supposed to be on the border?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to talk with the Queen,\" he said softly. \"Things don’t look good for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I heard about Lorvil,\" I replied. \"He ’barely’ came back alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm looked at me for a long second before he sighed. \"I should have gone to see my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked. \"Is she here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is in Akasha,\" he replied, shaking his head. \"...And I can’t go back now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilhelm smiled softly as he sat down beside me. \"I really want to see her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long has it been since you saw her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two months,\" he replied. \"Maybe more, I don’t remember correctly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back on my hands, watching the way the colored light lay across the floor. \"Why don’t you go, then? You’re Wilhelm. Everyone listens to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a small laugh, the kind that didn’t sound happy. \"Not everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked tired, more than I’d ever seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just physically, but the kind of tired that comes from trying too hard for too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I used to think being strong was enough,\" Wilhelm continued, his voice quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But strength doesn’t stop people from making mistakes. Doesn’t stop kingdoms from falling apart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t reply as I kept on staring at the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel,\" he called me softly. \"You remember our promise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at him. \"To cure your daughter, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it’s been a while, I still remember his weak daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one born from an elven father and vampire mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave me a slight nod. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hopeful look appeared on his face. \"...It’s been more than six months—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" I replied, rubbing my temples. \"I will cure her. When are you free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will be returning to my post for now,\" he replied as he grunted and stood up. \"I won’t be free for a month or so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up at him. \"I will just go and cure—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he cut in, extending his hand towards me. \"I want to see it happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took his hand as I stood up. \"So, take a leave or something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned upon hearing it. \"I can’t—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your daughter more important or your duty?\" I asked, looking at him. \"Wait for a while. Once I am done with this trial, we will see your daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at me confusedly. \"What makes you think you will walk out freely?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what makes you think the elves can contain me?\" I asked back, before turning around. \"Wait for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t hear his reply as I walked towards Daina who was urging me to move faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are already waiting?\" I asked, as she moved towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she replied. \"And for the love of goddess, don’t say anything stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Well, I can’t promise that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door slowly opened up as the interior of the room came into my view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first one to get my attention was Pasithea who sat on the throne in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her right sat Mariam, and Nerissa sat on her left, having an equally beautiful throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all around the room sat elders of the elven race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment I walked in, they all glared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apprehend him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea ordered, and two soldiers immediately rushed towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They grabbed my handcuffs and began pulling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn’t budge from my place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two soldiers pulled again, their boots scraping the marble floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them grunted. \"Move, prisoner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly turned my head toward him. \"Do I look like a prisoner to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re in chains,\" the other snapped. \"Now walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would you look at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Himmel,\" Mariam said softly. \"Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a long sigh as I let them drag me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought me in front of Pasithea as they made me sit on a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it wasn’t enough, they began tying me with a chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t resist. There was no point. Let them play their little game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at Nymeria who was lost in thought, staring at her mother, and Kelvhan, on the other hand, looked satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the guards knelt down to secure the chains around my legs while the other wrapped another coil around my arms, chest, and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Mana-subduing chains, huh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I felt the chains sucking on my mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’When are they going to learn....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was already getting tired of it even when the trial hasn’t even started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they were finally done, Pasithea raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will answer for your crimes,\" she said, her voice echoing through the grand hall. \"This council will judge your fate. Speak carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her, then at the gathered elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old, proud faces, and every single one of them had already decided I was guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" I said, clearing my throat. \"Where do you want me to begin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you get Neplh and Muspelh?\" one elder snapped. \"How can you have it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the old elder with a wrinkled face. Elder Selyra, was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I once jumped into an old well,\" I replied with a soft smile. \"And then bam! I got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I am not joking though.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Selyra’s face turned furious as she glared at me. \"What nonsense!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I only shrugged. \"I am only telling the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kelvhan,\" Nerissa suddenly said, taking everyone’s attention. \"Come forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy walked and bowed slightly. \"Yes, family head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked deeply into my eyes. \"Punch him in the face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nerissa!\" Mariam immediately snapped. \"What is this—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are in a council,\" she cut in. \"Please don’t let your personal feelings affect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelvhan looked delighted as he walked towards me immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back as I smiled at him. \"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned and raised his hand to punch me with all his might, even coating mana on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound of something breaking echoed in the room, but it wasn’t my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelvhan screamed, grabbing his own hand in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled back, clutching his wrist as his face twisted in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-What...?\" he muttered, staring at his trembling, reddened hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow. \"I told you to be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...!\" he growled, but didn’t come any closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea narrowed her eyes. \"What did you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged her words off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy was just stupid enough to use mana to hurt a Child of Mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa looked at Kelvhan, her brows furrowed. \"Stand aside. You’ve embarrassed yourself enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kelvhan gritted his teeth and took a few shaky steps back, still cradling his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea raised her hand again. \"Silence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone quieted down instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa stood up as she walked towards me. \"I will ask the next question,\" she said. \"How can we take away the Nourishment back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her face. God, I hate that face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t,\" I replied. \"There is no way to do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa’s expression didn’t change, but I could see the corner of her jaw tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t like the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea leaned forward slightly. \"Are you saying it’s permanent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head, feigning thoughtfulness. \"Well... let’s put it this way. Can you unburn fire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re avoiding the question,\" snapped Elder Selyra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" I replied calmly. \"I’m answering it the only way it can be answered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nerissa grabbed my face forcefully, making me focus on her. \"Next question,\" she said. \"Why you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her face that twisted in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you don’t like—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer my question!\" she snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may have the answer for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone including me turned to look at Mariam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Mariam?\" Pasithea said, frowning. \"Please speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nerissa, you should be aware of it as well,\" she said, looking at Nerissa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The World Tree chose Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1838,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc30f80335124daf768260ec064f5d2658b38accfeb27cb530b21d4e5eeb5918","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-452","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-100",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]