[{"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-490":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},1365883,1806,"Chapter 490  The Fear of World [3]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-490",490,"\u003Cp>\"My name is Professor Azrael.\" My voice echoed. \"I will teach you how mana works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That got the attention of the class, well not completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some teenage boys were still jesting and talking at the back of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh. \"Before we start the class, those who are not interested can leave the class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a buzz within the students before one of them raised their hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a tall boy for his age with long thick muscular arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gestured him to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't we already learned about mana?\" He asked with a goofy grin on his face. \"What's so special about your class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled faintly at his question, resting my hands behind my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've learned about mana,\" I said. \"But have you ever seen it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy blinked, his grin fading slightly. \"What do you mean? Mana's invisible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what they tell you,\" I replied softly. \"Because they don't know how to look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small murmur went through the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some students leaned forward, their earlier disinterest melting away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others crossed their arms, still unconvinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked toward the front of the class, where a faint layer of dust covered the old wooden desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mana isn't just power,\" I continued. \"It's life. It's in the air you breathe, the ground you walk on, the blood flowing inside you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tapped my finger lightly on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft blue light pulsed beneath my touch, spreading like ripples in water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students gasped at the sudden glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mana is everywhere,\" I said. \"But to use it… you must first feel it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light faded as I pulled my hand back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room grew silent except for the quiet sound of the wind outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall boy from earlier cleared his throat, trying to act unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's just a trick,\" he said. \"Anyone can do that with a crystal or rune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my gaze toward him, my smile still calm. \"You're right. Anyone can, well, if they rely on something else to do the work for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my hand again, this time without touching anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself began to shimmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint blue mist swirled above my palm, humming softly like a living thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See this? No runes. Just mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, every eye in the room was on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy's grin had vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared, wide-eyed, unable to say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me,\" I said, my tone gentle. \"Does your lesson book teach you this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm, come to think of it why are there more girls in the class than boys?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave a quick glance around the place and sure enough… some girls looked more interested in me than in the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urgh, whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let the mana fade and clasped my hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now that I have your attention… we can begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students straightened in their seats, notebooks opening one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lesson one,\" I said. \"Mana does not belong to you. You borrow it from the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clapped my hand as I smiled. \"Now, who wants to help me demonstrate mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the girls raised their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urgh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the end of today's class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke as soon as I heard the bell ring as I placed the boy hovering in the air down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will see you guys in the next class.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't wait for their response as I began to walk out of the class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'….Yes.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no way, I am made to handle kids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heck, even though they are just a few years younger, they still feel like toddlers to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No.' I shook my head mentally. 'I need to start influencing the character from the game.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been in my mind for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For better or worse reason, I have rarely put the people around me in good use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things would have been a lot easier for me if I could have just influenced the others to work for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Do not compare me with her.' I grumbled. 'I am nothing like her.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice called me out making me stop in my track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, I found a girl walking towards me angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But my anger immediately shot up as well when I saw that face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl flinched and froze under my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath before I exhaled softly. \"What do you want, Miss Joshephe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Main Heroine] of the Third Game and the Daughter of Ragnar quickly got composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y..You shouldn't have done that.\" She spoke, making sure not to tremble. \"Burning those letters like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fully turned towards her as I observed the girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has those long black hair just like her mother and a slightly chubby face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those golden eyes filled with spirals matched her father's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely had my control on myself as I asked. \"Were you the one who wrote it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no.\" She spoke hesitantly. \"…One of my friends made that letter all night yesterda—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then mind your own business, Miss.\" I cut her off. \"Don't tell your teacher what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let my gaze pin her for a long second, the hallway suddenly quieter as a few students slowed to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joshephe swallowed, folding her arms as if that made her braver. \"What are you trying to—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored her as I turned around and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no way I could have stood there and listened to her bullshit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking stupid family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Step-sister.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I corrected which I don't think was needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With deep breaths to keep myself calm, I kept on walking down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My steps slowed down as I found a man walking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When our eyes met he smiled and slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked almost a decade older than me with a long black beard on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he saw me close up, he gave a little wave, which I didn't immediately return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azrael right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I help you?\" I asked, looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head curiously before giving me a polite smile. \"No, not particularly. My classroom is just down the hall, my name is Brett of Baelish High Lords.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Baelish family, huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought as I looked at the man once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have heard of the family, they are a giant that is one huge mercenary family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A family which is on par with the House Atretic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nice to meet you.\" I spoke softly as I looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A frown flitted across his face for less than a second,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"you are as unsocial as they say.\" He spoke. \"You won't go high with that attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shrugged. \"Perhaps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled but I could tell he doesn't like me one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father is the head of the Baelish family.\" He spoke after a while. \"He showed his interest in meeting you one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as I began to walk past him. \"I will keep that in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azrael.\" But before I could take another step he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a hierarchy in this place.\" He glanced over his shoulder. \"Better learn your place before it's too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to walk away without giving me another look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, did nobody just threaten me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'..How fucking cute.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head as I turned to look at the corner of the empty hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to show yourself up or not?\" I spoke, my voice cold. \"Helena?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I spoke the place that was empty a second ago trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person flickered and came to my view wearing a long veil and a nun's dress that covered her completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really have a sharp sense, don't you.\" She spoke with a teasing voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't respond as I began to walk towards a class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door, I made sure it was empty before I walked inside and Helena followed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there any news about Siersha?\" I immediately got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena seemed annoyed but she shook her head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have used the entirety of the church's network.\" She spoke softly. \"But there is no information about her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as I moved back to lean on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's been two months since we returned back from that world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….There is still no information about Siersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much I try to find her….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>….It's like she isn't even in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She did tell me that she will return back in time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still don't understand how things are going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena lowered her gaze, her hands folded neatly in front of her robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's not dead,\" I said quietly, almost to myself. \"I can feel it. But…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah,' I replied mentally. 'It's like she was erased.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are a weird person, Himmel.\" She spoke, taking my attention. \"Trying to find another woman when you are living with—.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is nothing going on between me and Nerissa.\" I cut her off coldly. \"I'm just living with her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Shut up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena moved forward, placing her hand behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Why?\" She asked gently. \"Is it because of Nerissa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in to have a better look at my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you fulfilling the last wish of her dead mother?\" She spoke. \"Oh, wait. She is brain dead—Agrgh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hand shot out grabbing her neck that cut off her supply of air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena gasped for air as I squeezed her neck tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My grip tightened without meaning to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena's eyes went wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second I could see the surprise, then the small panic that always hid behind her composed act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands scrabbled at my wrist. I felt her breath ragged against my knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't forgotten what you did before.\" I spoke softly. \"The only reason you are alive is because you are useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helena collapsed to her knees, coughing, clawing at her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her veil had slipped; her pale face looked smaller, more human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly crouched down as I reached her eye level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not try to test my patience.\" I spoke, patting her head. \"I really want to kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She trembled violently but nodded like an obedient little girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then.\" I said, standing back up. \"Tell me about the whole Watcher thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1730,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","7285d9102cfd984128cbf3449a4b4fb23f3daf5a5dc5c220bcb1628844e118a6","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-491","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-489",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]