[{"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-458":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},1365851,1806,"Chapter 458: [Dystopian Elven War] [34] [One and a Half Months Later.]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-458",458,"\u003Cp>[One and a Half Months Later.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sprawling, ever-shifting maze of gothic castles, crumbling catacombs, and thorned gardens, I stood alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire place was bathed in the glow of a blood-red moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The architecture was organic, with walls that pulsed like veins and floors coated in a thin, sticky layer of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stained-glass windows depicted scenes of ancient vampiric rituals, and corridors rearranged themselves to disorient intruders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six colossal, beating hearts were suspended in a cathedral-like chamber at the kingdom’s center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pulsed rhythmically, pumping blood through visible arteries that snaked across the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus stood at the center of it all, staring dead into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vampire slowly raised his hand, and I immediately tensed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Temporal Rift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled to myself as I snapped the halberd in my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silvery decorative clock formed before me, the time on it moving backwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sun disk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled again, and in the next instant a disk formed before my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus lowered his hand, and in an instant thousands of blood soldiers crawled out of the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them was around the middle level of Primeval Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, they all ran towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook beneath their charge, the wet slap of their clawed feet, the hiss of blood mist spilling from their mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun the halberd once in my grip, the cracked shaft mending itself with a hiss of steam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" I murmured. \"Let’s thin the herd.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first wave leapt, their claws arcing toward my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ducked low, pivoting on one heel, and the halberd’s blade carved a half-moon through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!?!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of the herd that was in the front line was obliterated in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blast shredded through flesh and bone, spraying crimson mist across the chamber walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the mist could settle, the second wave was already on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let them come closer as I placed the Sun Disk in front, I passed my mana into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of condensed mana burst out that immediately burned everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, Lazarus and I were left alone within his kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus lowered his body as he grabbed his own halberd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the intense gaze of a Peak-Eternal, my senses sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of crimson light hovered in the air before it burst towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaped back as I brought up the halberd to intercept him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact rattled my bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson sparks exploded outward, scattering across the pulsing walls like drops of molten metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood running through the living architecture seemed to quicken, pumping harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus didn’t give me a heartbeat to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his halberd, forcing mine aside, and stepped in with frightening speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ducked under his sweeping strike, my boots sliding against the slick, blood-coated floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metallic scent clogged my throat, but I didn’t slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick spin, I reversed my grip on the halberd and slashed upward, aiming for his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade bit into something but not flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black, liquid-like shield burst from his body, catching my weapon mid-swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent a shockwave through my arms, and the shield writhed like a living thing before shoving my halberd away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of his halberd grazed my cheek, slicing a shallow cut that burned instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gritted my teeth and forced my body to ignore the sting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halberd in my hands ignited with burning mana as I thrust for his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed himself back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rejection of Time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world slowed down around us as everything turned grey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let go of the halberd as I moved behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed his head into the halberd, spun, and grabbed my weapon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flowed constant, and the tip of my halberd pierced his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus’s body turned limp as I burst open his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when I lowered my guard for a second, his body moved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grazed his hand on the halberd before he poured the blood in my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh, fuck! Not this again!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I yelled as I pulled myself back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, I felt his blood turning more viscous and solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drop of blood soon turned into a hand, and that hand began to turn into a complete body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of that was happening right inside my fucking body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Fuck.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Temporal Rift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clock behind me shattered, and the world around me paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me, a solitude of all the action I took in the last one minute lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved back to the time frame right before Lazarus fed me his blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took that place, and in an instant the world resumed at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly dodging the blood, I kicked Lazarus’s body back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled on the ground like a ragdoll as I looked around the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Flawless Kingdom is really something.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought for a second before I turned the halberd upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happ!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using both my hands I—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lazarus’s body stood back up before I could even break the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let go of the halberd as I turned towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! That’s enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before we could continue to fight, a voice interrupted us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kingdom began to dissolve, and a woman walked towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna smiled brightly towards me. \"Good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could have killed him,\" I replied, annoyed. \"Why interfere?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked innocently. \"You did already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His kingdom isn’t destroyed,\" I replied, stretching my body. \"He could still fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lazarus was immortal in his own kingdom,\" she replied, taking out a towel and cleaning my face. \"You weren’t planning to fight him all day, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t sweating even a bit, but I let her pamper me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really hate it though,\" I replied, closing my eyes. \"He is an annoying opponent to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lazarus’s power output was almost equal to a low-demigod when he was Peak-Eternal,\" she replied, her voice soft. \"I wouldn’t be surprised if you can kill a demigod now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Urgh, you think too highly of me,\" I replied, opening my eyes. \"Demigods are on a different level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place had changed back to the place of the graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna didn’t say anything else as she just smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed, making me look back as a child with golden hair rushed towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned forward as I grabbed the little girl in my arms. \"Iffa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl giggled as she happily showed her hand. \"See this!\" She giggled. \"She made this for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I touched the flower bracelet on her hand before I looked at the girl she was pointing at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria still sat closely beside the grave of Buinal, lost in her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was kneeling, her hands folded loosely in her lap, eyes locked on the grave in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iffa wriggled in my arms, still showing off the flower bracelet like it was some priceless treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s pretty,\" I said, brushing her hair back. \"You should thank her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did!\" she replied proudly, puffing her chest out. \"But she didn’t smile...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t reply as I patted the girl’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been more than a month and that girl is still staring at the grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would occasionally leave the place, but most of the time, she stays here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious as I may be, I didn’t bother her to ask the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A part of me was happy to see Ragnar’s daughter suffer, but most of me felt pity for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, our situation is kind of similar to how our mother treats us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... that doesn’t mean I would be lovey-dovey with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Argh, whatever.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored her as I looked at the little girl who was staring at Nymeria concernedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iffa,\" I called her. \"Can you show me the World Tree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl blinked before she smiled. \"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl clapped her hands and then spread them apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mark in my hand glowed, and in an instant the hologram of the World Tree appeared in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hell energy was brimming around as its height was much larger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything else looked the same as before except one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up at the top of the tree, where a glowing cocoon was floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was beautiful to say the least, as its light bloomed in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna leaned closer as she stared at the cocoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She will be born soon,\" she mumbled with a smile. \"The guardian spirit of your World Tree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remained silent as I kept on staring at the thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna leaned in so her face was in front of my line of sight. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing,\" I replied, pushing her face aside. \"It’s just... that thing feels familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Inna mumbled, not saying much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at it for a while before I turned around and left it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’We will see when she gains her consciousness.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I should talk with Elife to know more about the guardian spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when I turned back, I found Nymeria standing right behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did sense her coming closer, but when did she come so close?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Come to think of it... why do I always do this?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time and time again, I subconsciously lower my guard around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like my body and soul don’t see her as a threat to my life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...I don’t really like this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked, staring down at the elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was that the World Tree?\" she asked. \"Why do you have th—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a World Tree,\" I lied with a straight face. \"And mind your own business, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face twitched as I began to move past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a startled voice as Iffa grabbed onto the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She left my hand as she clung to Nymeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iffa?\" I mumbled, giving the child a blank look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be rude to her,\" she said, before hiding her face in her bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whose child are you anyway?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like it,\" Nymeria mumbled as she stared at Iffa in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled, raising my hand. \"See, Iffa. She doesn’t like—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like just one side filled,\" she replied, leaning back away from my hand. \"It would be better if there was another child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My lips twitched as I glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn her and her fucking OCD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does she have to be—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored her as I turned to look to the north.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Mariam,\" Inna said, unseen to Nymeria. \"And—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Siersha?\" I mumbled as I looked in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are they doing together?\u003C\u002Fp>",1783,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d39f791859da036600f0cb8babc50beb45764e915d5eb4c57cf59b5448740b6","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-459","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-457",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]