[{"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-456":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},1365849,1806,"Chapter 456: [Dystopian Elven War] [32]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-456",456,"\u003Cp>\"Huff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked around me as I found something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of elves now knelt in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their heads were bowed low, hands over hearts, weapons laid beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence stretched across the field like a blanket of snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I landed gently on the ground, brushing dust from my coat as I looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why are they kneeling?\" I asked quietly, more to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aries stepped beside me, still catching his breath. \"Because they saw a miracle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not a god,\" I muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Elijah, who still held Izara close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked so peaceful now. Like she hadn’t been sick at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave me a small nod, his eyes wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Himmel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave him a nod as I gestured him to follow me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah, hesitant for a second, chose to follow behind as I began to walk between the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they remained on the ground, many of them reached out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fingers brushed against my arms and legs like I was something sacred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncomfortable as it may feel, I didn’t stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Let them believe in something,’ I thought. ’They’ll need it if they’re going to survive what’s coming.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky above was still cloudy, grey like ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the elves whispered something in a language I didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’A prayer, maybe.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah stayed behind me, quietly holding Izara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps were soft, like he didn’t want to disturb the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far end of the field, past the kneeling crowd, a few elven children stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t kneel.... They just stared at me, wide-eyed and unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I paused for a second, glancing at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them, barefoot and no older than eight—took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held a flower in his small hand..... A white one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to me, shaking slightly, and held it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I crouched down and took it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" I said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy blinked, then ran back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept the flower as we were already out of the reach of the elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I asked Mother,\" Elijah said, making me glance back at him. \"She is ready to take care of Izara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back to look at him. \"Is it alright?\" I asked. \"Your mother isn’t really in a good shape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah smiled as he looked at me reassuringly. \"It’s fine, I will look after her as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t say anything as Elijah walked towards a bench and placed Izara down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be better if you get your mother back to Akasha,\" I advised as he looked back. \"I can arrange—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" He cut me off. \"I don’t want my mother anywhere near that accursed family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained quiet before he continued. \"Tyshara could try to kill my mother out of jealousy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I always forget about it, don’t I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah never liked his family, not even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event of games may not be real but the justification behind it was completely real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temples as I let out a sigh. \"Fine, look after Izara for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wilhelm was my mentor,\" Elijah said, looking back at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was there when I had no one. The least I can do is make sure his daughter is safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right. Elijah met with Wilhelm long before the events of the games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was always a father figure to Elijah, someone who he could never have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’ve grown up,\" I said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a small smile. \"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah slowly walked towards me as he hugged me tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence between us as Elijah gradually lost his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began to lean on me as I supported him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sobbing voice he whispered. \"I..I will miss him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked as I looked towards the World Tree, noticing a gaze on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the World Tree, Elife stood at a distance, watching us with a blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed her head slightly, then disappeared back into the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already afternoon when I returned back to the place of my previous life’s graves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have nothing else to do and the elves have still placed me under their ’arrest.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But most importantly, I just couldn’t bear the look of hope the elves were giving me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing that I noticed when I entered the illusion was something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Close to the grave of Buinal, a girl sat alone with a blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oye.\" I called her. \"What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria turned to look at me with that still blank expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked before she looked away. \"None of your business.\" She replied. \"Just leave me alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to send her away or provoke her but I decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting her sit there, I walked towards the bench that I made before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a tired sigh as I sat down on the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I did, a cluster of energy left my body before she turned into a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long golden blonde hair flowed behind her as she stood tall in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many times I see her, I can’t help but wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Why is she so beautiful?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna blinked before she took a seat beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got out of my trance state as I looked towards Nymeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you come out in front of her?\" I asked, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" She asked, bumping her body into mine. \"You don’t want others to see us together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, isn’t she going to lose her mind or something if she sees you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She can’t see me.\" She replied, shaking her head. \"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed the back of my neck as I nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why come out now?\" I asked, picking up a small pebble and hurtling it towards Nymeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna picked up a stick as she began drawing on the ground. \"I wanted to talk about a way to save Zenith,\" she informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grew more interested as I asked. \"Are we thinking of the same method?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one you used to contract with El, right?\" Inna asked, making a drawing with a stick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" I nodded. \"If we can just remove only that part of her soul that’s marked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it essentially means making her feel the pain of tearing her soul.\" She mumbled, making two figures on the ground. \"It’s not easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She can survive it.\" I replied. \"I mean, I did as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna stopped whatever she was making as she looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qais, there is no other like you in this world,\" she said, with a serious look. \"No one can reach the height that you can, neither can they endure what you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent as I stared at her serious face for a while without saying anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my nose in embarrassment as I asked. \"So, what do you suggest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t say anything for a while as she completed the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, I see things a lot different than you,\" Inna mumbled softly. \"And from my perspective there is no difference in the soul of Zenith and Yennefer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\" I looked at her confusingly. \"What do you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The soul of both mother and daughter is almost identical,\" she replied, pointing at the two figures. \"And it’s understandable as she is her mother’s clone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If done properly, we can transfer the mark from Zenith to Yennefer,\" she replied, her voice without emotions. \"It’s hard but not impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....That is dangerous for Yennefer’s life, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna looked deep into my eyes. \"You said you wanted to save only Zenith now, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t rebuke her words as I stared at the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, given the circumstances... it does sound the best option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, I am sure even Yennefer will agree to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do I really want to do this to her?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As much as I hate her for killing Pasithea’s family and Wilhelm....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I do love her as well and I can never deny that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it all comes down to how much am I willing to forgive her for the crimes she committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I can’t do that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just can’t right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why is your drawing so bad?\" I couldn’t help but ask as I glanced at Inna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older lady turned flustered immediately. \"I am not good in everything, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are older than the World Tree,\" I rebuked, \"I would honestly die from shame if I don’t know how to draw at that ag—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna dropped the stick as she pinched my waist and twisted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t make fun of my age.\" she said, with a chilling smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately stood up, pain assaulted my mind. \"Alright, jeez. It was a joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is also another way to save Zenith,\" Inna said, standing up as well. \"We just need to kill her for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked in confusion. \"Pardon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she dies the mark will fade away,\" she explained. \"We just need to keep the soul out of her body for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned, confusion crawling my mind. \"Won’t her soul just go to hell then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You forget already?\" she replied with a sweet smile. \"Both mother and daughter have identical souls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does that have to do....Oh, right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I get the gist of her plan and honestly it wasn’t half bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But before all that, you need to work on El’s blessing,\" she said, patting my head. \"It will help you control things if needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my mouth to argue but thought against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>El’s blessing is still one of the most broken abilities I have currently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better to get more proficient with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I nodded. \"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled before she clapped her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world immediately turned into a dark gloomy mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, let’s learn more about Flawless Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the last thing I heard before Buinal and Lazarus attacked me simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>",1686,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","7614a1169a0d47c09ea65fd62a72fa15c01ddd43662429c4ee0ec5bb1ab73c5c","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-457","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-455",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]