[{"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-472":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},1365865,1806,"Chapter 472  [Dystopian Elven War] [48]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-472",472,"\u003Cp>[Himmel's POV]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I came back to the capital city after my obnoxious talk with Nerissa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't long before I was aware of the attack that happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them were safe thanks to Nymeria's interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind blew past my face as I landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal guards tensed up in front of the gate as I walked past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't dare to stop me nor was I in the mood to entertain them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I strolled towards the main throne room, a maid blocked my path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hastily bowed in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Pasithea said you will come,\" she said. \"She asked me to guide you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mild, no—if I wasn't observant, I might have missed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body language said a lot about how she was seeing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I rubbed my temples in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you trembling?\" I couldn't help but ask. \"Am I scary to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-you don't look like you're in a good mood,\" she replied, looking back at my face. \"I am sorry if I offended you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, getting over it. \"Guide me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned sharply and hastily began to move as I followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna's concerned voice bore into my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a mental nod. 'I am fine… just tired.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things didn't go with Nerissa as I had hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, nothing goes the way I want them to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…It's just sad, I thought of her as my mother.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything as the maid led me to a room on the far left of the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a knock before saying, \"Sir Himmel is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice echoed from the inside. \"Send him in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid opened the door and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as I walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first person to catch my eyes was Nymeria, who stood on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha and Zenith sat on the bed and Pasithea on the chair beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith looked restless, swinging her legs like a child but stealing cautious glances at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door shut behind me with a soft click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze lingered a second longer on Nymeria, but she didn't look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…You're late,\" Siersha finally muttered, breaking the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled slowly, rubbing the back of my neck. \"I came as fast as I could.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I walked, Pasithea stood up and gave me her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat down on the chair, dragging it close to Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were from the Demiurge Kingdom,\" Pasithea spoke. \"They planned to kill Zenith and Siersha and kidnap me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger bubbled under my skin, but I kept my composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I examined the neck of Zenith that had a small cut on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to remove my hand as it glowed in a greenish hue. \"I am fine—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed both her hands with one of mine. \"Stay. Still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quieted down as I healed her wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things would have been different if Nymeria hadn't shown up,\" Siersha said, making me glance at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked startled, her lips parting as if to argue, but in the end, she only gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith frowned, tugging at her sleeve. \"…Don't thank her.\" She whispered. \"She used to bully me when I started my classes—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zenith.\" I cut her off, looking into her eyes. \"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's mouth hung open in protest. \"…What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored her as I completely healed her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her face away with a huff, mumbling something under her breath, but at least she stayed quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea walked closer as she cleared her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We looked into their backgrounds,\" she informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one leading them was a bastard of King Kryllios.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back on the chair as I looked at her, but she averted her gaze for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a sigh, I closed my eyes as I tried to keep myself calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…That bastard.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For how long am I going to pretend and take all those attacks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long am I going to keep my loved ones in danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kryllios failed this time, but that doesn't mean he would the next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't….'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't lose anyone else like I lost Christina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no saying that I won't snap if that really happens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….Himmel.\" Zenith's meek voice made me look back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a conflicted look on her face as she stared into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..My mother,\" she whispered hesitantly. \"…Is she connected to this war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words caught everyone in the room off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Siersha, who rarely showed surprise, blinked and shifted her gaze toward Zenith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything for a long while as I kept on staring at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was my own selfishness, but I don't want to drag her into this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I don't want her innocence spoiled because of her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the longer I kept my silence, the more anxious her face became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….She isn't.\" She swallowed, her face tearing up. \"….She isn't helping the Demiurges, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My silence only made her face worsen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A myriad of emotions flickered on her face as she kept on staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….Himmel.\" She whispered, barely holding back her tears. \"Please tell me it's a lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any words, I hugged her, squeezing her gently in my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kissed her head as I whispered, \"Everything will be alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting her go, I moved back as I began to walk out of the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria quickly slipped forward. \"Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at her as I controlled myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…This war is going on for far too long,\" I replied, staring into her eyes. \"…One of the races needs to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned, her eyes on me. \"Alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't reply as I glanced back at Zenith once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look after them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying so, I unfolded my wings as I left the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Himmel left, Zenith broke down into tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha came forward to console her, but the same could not be said for the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pasithea had a mixed reaction on her face, but she held herself back from acting on impulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith buried her face in her hands, her shoulders trembling with quiet sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha knelt beside her, awkward at first, then wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, it's alright,\" Siersha murmured, though her own voice wavered. \"He'll be fine. Himmel's too stubborn to fall in a war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith shook her head, pressing against Siersha's shoulder like a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…But… if Mama really is… then everything's ruined. Everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Siersha looked down at her, lips pressed tight, unable to find the right words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to keep on crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith's body startled as a childlike voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked away the tears as she saw a child sitting in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"….Avelia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl blinked as she repeated her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to keep on crying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sniffled as she looked at the others, but they completely ignored the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….No, they couldn't see the child in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long blue hair pulled up as the child stood in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not going to stop papa?\" She said, looking into Zenith's eyes. \"…You always wanted to stop this, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what are you….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have seen it already, haven't you?\" Avelia said, her purple eyes sharp. \"…What papa did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenith flinched visibly as she remembered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massacre of the Demiurge that she saw once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….The death of the mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't do anything now,\" Avelia continued. \"Papa will kill Yenna.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Vampire-Elven Border.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff….\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver let out a soft breath as he stretched his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was high up in the sky as he stood under it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a nice day, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said with a smile as he cracked his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤Why so happy today?≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice of Lilith echoed in his mind as he walked around the border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know.\" Oliver replied softly. \"I just have a feeling that something good will happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vampires he walked past bowed towards him as he was their general.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They first had their fair share of objections as to why a human should lead them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beating they got after that made them swallow their own complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤It's going to happen soon, isn't it?≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver smiled brightly as he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a few more days,\" he whispered to himself. \"And I will be an Eternal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤Will you go after Edel as soon as you rank up?≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…I don't know,\" Oliver replied as he walked uphill. \"…Depends on how confident I am in beating him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤Do as you please, I will have your back.≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver smiled as he kept on walking. \"What if I can't beat him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤Then we will jump him, he won't survive if I join.≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't gods forbidden from meddling with human affairs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[≤….I would much rather make some puny gods my enemy than lose you.≥]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oliver didn't say anything as he reached the top of the hill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry,\" he mumbled as he looked forward. \"I will make sure nothing like that happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile crept on his face as Oliver noticed a human army walking towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army that Edel sent as the backup for the vampires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But first,\" Oliver said with a smile. \"Let's cripple his army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1585,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ec8245947f0bedf58323d53b348ba885590a01ad27425b9ce44f065981833b4","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-473","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-471",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]