[{"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-499":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},1365892,1806,"Chapter 499  The Watchers [2]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-499",499,"\u003Cp>Before he could understand, cold steel was placed on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want Naraka,\" my voice echoed within the room. \"Why don't you take it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yomiel's pupils shrank as the cold blade pressed deeper into the skin of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single drop of golden blood slid down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Azrael…\" Yomiel whispered, his voice suddenly very, very small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't move as I kept Naraka on his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You aren't so powerful for someone who has lived for so long,\" I said as I glanced at the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence between them, like they were gripped by unimaginable fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Samyaza had a gentle smile on his face, like he was enjoying a show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yomiel swallowed slowly. \"Do not push—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only reason you are alive right now is because your mission will help me,\" I cut him off immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, I wouldn't mind killing another angel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa, whoa.\" Samyaza quickly raised his hands. \"Don't be too harsh on him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up at him as I felt the muscle in Yomiel's body twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try attacking him and you will die,\" Daniel said in a sweet voice. \"You know that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yomiel didn't speak, while Samyaza raised his hand in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you put the weapon down for now, Himmel,\" he said, keeping his calm as always. \"And join us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't respond as I kept staring at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much I try to understand, there is something really off about this fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna's serious voice echoed within my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I patted Yomiel's shoulder with Naraka. \"Stand up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trembled with anger but stood up without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took his seat while he walked toward the blade angel and stood by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rested Naraka across my lap, in plain sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza's smile only widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent,\" he said, clasping his hands together. \"Now, shall we continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we begin,\" Tamiel spoke, his voice gruff. \"I want to know something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza turned to look at him. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is he still alive?\" he said, pointing his finger toward me. \"Why haven't Satan and Morningstar come after him yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza turned to look at me, and his smile only widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morningstar is not here,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I am keeping Satan in check until Himmel grows strong enough to keep himself alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamiel's expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're keeping Satan in check?\" he repeated slowly, as if the words were physically difficult to digest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when,\" he continued, \"has anyone been able to 'keep' Satan in check?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza shrugged lightly. \"He believes in me. That's all I need to deceive him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silence lingered within the place while I kept looking at Samyaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…I know.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were so many things I wasn't aware of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing I know for sure: I can't trust any of Azrael's siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that includes Samyaza himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamiel leaned back slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're playing a very dangerous game, Samyaza,\" he said. \"Satan is no fool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course he isn't,\" Samyaza replied with a smile. \"But I always have a back-up plan ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yomiel scoffed, rubbing the faint cut on his neck. \"All of us here will die if Satan really wanted to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza didn't deny the fact. He simply smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, back to the topic,\" he said, clapping his hands. \"As I was saying, I want the Watchers back under me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And for what purpose?\" Daniel asked with a smile. \"We once had the purpose of protecting the children of Lumina, but what now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza turned toward her. His smile slowly died down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you want to keep your life?\" he asked, his voice serious. \"Is that not enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly gripped the armrest as soon as I felt the killing intent he released for a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Daniel was sitting frozen, her fake smile gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings lowered just slightly, an instinctive gesture of submission, not respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say 'purpose,'\" Samyaza continued, his voice calm again… but not gentle anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You speak like you still have the luxury of choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at each of them, one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile slowly returned. \"They should work under me, don't you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't respond. I just looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…He was the only one acting like he already knew the ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who looked prepared for whatever is to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel broke the silence first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we obey you,\" she said quietly. \"And what then? We just follow orders again like puppets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza smiled. \"I have a plan,\" he said. \"Something that will keep everyone alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what is that plan?\" Tamiel asked gruffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will tell you later,\" Samyaza spoke softly. \"For now, as your old leader, I ask you to believe in me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence lingered, and everyone's gaze shifted as Zaqil raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good and all but…\" he pointed at me. \"Why is he here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza's eyes flicked to me again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…We need to prepare him for what comes after.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yomiel finally snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What gives him the right to be at the center of this!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza didn't even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He already is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't bother replying as I stood up from the seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samyaza blinked at me. \"You're leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to be part of whatever you are doing,\" I said, glancing at him. \"Make your own little team or whatever. I don't care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly turned my gaze toward the only female present in the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daniel smiled softly. \"Anything I can help you with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I find you anywhere near my wives,\" I said, clear enough for her to understand, \"then I will rip you to shreds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile didn't waver, but I wasn't in the mood to talk to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey.\" I turned as Samyaza called me. \"Take this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He threw a card at me, which I caught between my index and middle finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned the card, but it was completely plain with nothing written on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's this?\" I asked, looking back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My address,\" he said. \"I would love to have you as my guest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was about to throw the card away, but I thought otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it will come in handy someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put the card in my space as I created a wormhole and walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light flickered in my eyes again, I was in my mansion once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed the back of my head as I began to walk toward the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last two days have been chaotic, to say the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina, for some reason, has been far too sexually active.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the problem is… she isn't stopping, even when she knows Nymeria is watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It honestly feels like I've been doing something wrong to Nymeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'…It's not that easy, alright.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, she isn't wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I don't want to hurt one… I am passively hurting everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh, already feeling tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I stepped into the main hall, I saw exactly what I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina sitting on the couch, and Nymeria sitting in the corner, trying to read a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina raised her head the moment she sensed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband~\" she said, her voice way too sweet for someone who tried to drain my soul for two nights straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh as she ran toward me and began kissing my face sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have felt good if only she weren't this aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gently pulled her away as I looked into her eyes. \"Keep your hormones in check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can't believe it's me saying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't wait for her response as I walked past her to where Nymeria was sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Are you okay?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't look up from her book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Physically, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, no comment on her emotional condition, I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About the last two days…\" I mumbled, rubbing my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria finally turned a page, slowly. \"What about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, okay,\" I said, looking at her. \"I didn't mean to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't have to say sorry,\" Nymeria cut me off. \"….I am nothing but a burden on you anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina clicked her tongue loudly. \"What happened to the arrogant Nymeria?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria just closed the book slowly, slid a finger between the pages to mark it, and kept her eyes down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That silence stabbed harder than any insult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nymeria—\" I tried again, softer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up before I could finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll move to a different room,\" she said quietly. \"You won't have to worry about me watching anymore—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nymeria.\" My voice came out colder than I expected. \"Sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like she wanted to protest, but quietly sat when I grabbed her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Christina. \"Come and sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't question it and gracefully sat beside Nymeria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drew in a deep breath as I looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a confession to make,\" I said softly. \"I love multiple women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1508,"2026-06-05T21:29:08.031Z",1,"novelbin.me","faf76eb3f5727ae9d7eb96c380cdc2c12ee28fe6928151aa57cf691e01cb7d13","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-500","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-498",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]