[{"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-548":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},1366247,1806,"Chapter 548: The Oracle of Past.","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-548",548,"\u003Cp>I saw a sea of blood from high above, where my body floated like a kite attached to a string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single island perched at the center of the chilling sea, the waves hitting the rocky hill and creating a thunderous sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....What is happening?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My thoughts began to make sense as I found myself unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dream that was very clear, but why was I aware inside the dream?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body slowly fell forward like a string attached to it was being pulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The island became clearer, and so did the tall dark tower at the center of it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...This place.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I recognized the tower in that instant. It was the same tower that I had seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body simply passed through the dense layer of forest as if I were made of nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick walls of the tower couldn’t stop me either, and before long I was inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Dark.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing except darkness in this place, but my body kept moving until I saw a light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the complete darkness there was a single light under which a girl with long black hair sat silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head turned towards me, crimson eyes with no emotions in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Siersha?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hand towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Siersha!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden pain like lightning passing through my arms made me open my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked slowly, staring at the ceiling of my house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the next thing I noticed was the feeling of fate wrapped around my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Hah.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a deep sigh and got out of the bed, walking toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Is Fate responding to my desire to find her?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but wonder as I looked outside while the morning light hit my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And where the hell is that dark tower?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no idea where I could find the tower, and there was no mention of it in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....Fuck.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my gaze toward the door that opened a few seconds later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nymeria peeked inside, her eyes finding my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waved at her, which she responded to with a smile. \"Breakfast is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh. I will not eat anything right now,\" I said, shaking my head. \"You should go eat first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am fine,\" I replied. \"Just don’t have an appetite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me for a second before nodding. \"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed the door behind her, leaving me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a sigh and leaned on the wall, closing my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I should have fucked her last night.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer I postponed our relationship, the harder it would get for both of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my face slowly and pushed the thought away. Now wasn’t the time to think about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should get Christina back first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took me only a few hours to reach the human kingdom of the Pargoina Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Medonica Dukedom looked small as I glided over it, my wings unfolded all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Hmm, there are way too many soldiers.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but notice the large number of soldiers stationed all around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training grounds had been set up across the open plains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooden dummies lined the fields while groups of men practiced sword drills in formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation felt more like preparation for war than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind rushed past my ears as I glided lower through the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This isn’t normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowed my descent slightly, circling higher above the clouds to observe without being noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More camps appeared the longer I looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did something happen?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally lowered myself when I reached the house of my father-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let my wings fold back, disappearing behind my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked toward the door and knocked on it twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for a few seconds, the door snapped open with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Qais!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina crashed straight into my arms like a storm that had been waiting behind the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second I nearly lost my balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Easy,\" I muttered, steadying her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could hear her giggling as she squeezed me tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re going to break my ribs like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone finally remembers me,\" she said, pushing me back when she was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked inside the house after her. \"I was going to take you away long ago, but you wanted to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All I am hearing is excuses, mister,\" she cut me off in the middle. \"Don’t tell me you couldn’t fly to my place once in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Technically, I am still a wanted criminal in this empire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" she rebuked. \"It’s not like there is someone who can harm you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fair point, there is nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We reached the main hallway which had already been occupied with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was Christina’s old man who sat on a sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze however shifted towards the girl who sat opposite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like she had just become an adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long light green hair carried a faint undertone of blue that shimmered whenever the light from the tall windows touched it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat with perfect posture, hands resting calmly on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clothes were elegant but not overly decorated, yet still beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t seen her in a while and she had grown a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Oracle of Past]....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inës?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I called her and the girl turned to look at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were first confused, then slowly turned into realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Azariah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrieked, making everyone look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I am sorry for screaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled and walked towards her. \"It’s fine,\" I said. \"It’s been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl smiled warmly as her eyes met mine. \"It’s so nice to see you again,\" she replied. \"You have changed a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can say the same for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed softly and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose we both grew up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina looked between us with narrowed eyes. \"Stop fucking flirting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once little girl quickly sat back in her seat, her face blushing. \"I am sorry, sister Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina didn’t look at her but at me. She reached for my waist and pinched lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fuck did I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will bring some snacks,\" she said, walking toward the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man David glared at me when I sat down on the sofa. \"Why are you here, brat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To take my wife away,\" I replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She isn’t your wife,\" he barked, gritting his teeth. \"Don’t you dare think I would give you my child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my mouth before closing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Did he forget I was the one who brought her back?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t then I will get pregnant with his child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina’s voice came from the kitchen that almost made her father choke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter!\" the old man yelled, walking toward the kitchen. \"You can’t do this to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled as my gaze shifted to Inës who sat rather uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come you are here?\" I asked, making her flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, well. I was here with my father for a meeting with the emperor,\" she replied. \"I planned to meet Uncle David, but when I came here I found sister Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meeting for what exactly?\" I asked, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A three-way marriage pact,\" she replied softly. \"The two empires and one kingdom of the human race are planning to unite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the fuck?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Say that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inës shifted slightly in her seat, clearly unsure if she had said something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A three-way marriage pact,\" she repeated softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back into the sofa and stared at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this supposed to happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as I knew there was nothing like this in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What the hell is happening?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina returned from the kitchen at that moment with a tray of snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed it on the table and immediately noticed the expression on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The thing with the marriage,\" I mumbled. \"Are they planning to unite the human race?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" David said, walking back inside. \"They say all three leaders had the same dream where they saw Moshel, the child of mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man seemed to find it as absurd as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what they say,\" he replied gruffly. \"And they are following his words in order to bring him back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, Sir Azariah,\" Inës said softly. \"Can I talk with you for a few minutes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to look at Christina who nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" I replied, standing up. \"Let’s go outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl nodded and walked toward the front garden with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wind hit my face, I turned fully towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So....\" I said. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl looked concerned but after a few seconds of hesitation she finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you already know, I have been seeing events of the past from the eyes of previous oracles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept her eyes on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, but my visions have been random for a long while until I saw a person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head in confusion. \"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They called him Azrael,\" she replied, looking at my face. \"You should know him, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded slowly, unable to understand where she was going with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held her breath, her eyes still on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like the Oracle of his time was really close with him,\" she replied softly. \"And every time I see him in my vision, he always says one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of uneasiness crept under my skin as I heard her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which is?\" I asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To find her,\" she replied softly. \"Sir Azrael told me to find Zenith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment I thought I had heard her wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Zenith?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inës nodded slowly. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her face, searching for any sign that she was joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...How did Azrael know Zenith?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inës hesitated for a long second before she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He also said one more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...To keep me safe from Elohim.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1679,"2026-06-05T21:29:27.041Z",1,"novelbin.me","9c5dc48440092a743d2fb68be171221ce892ff75603c3065878abba76655e367","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-549","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-547",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]