[{"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-552":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},1366045,1806,"Chapter 552: Plans and Personalities [4]","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-552",552,"\u003Cp>The werewolves all began to walk towards the main road which was already decorated beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red carpet was draped over the road, along with rows upon rows of flowers that lay on the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some soldiers also distributed flowers to the common people to throw on King Amaury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of those flower bouquets fell into Elijah’s hand as he stood at the forefront along with Heather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes stared at the flower for a second before he passed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather looked down at the bouquet Elijah had placed in her hands. She didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them the crowd kept growing, hundreds if not thousands of them lining the main road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children sat on their fathers’ shoulders, women whispered excitedly, and soldiers kept pushing the crowd back to make space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite everything Elijah had learned about the kingdom...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people looked happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....They all are sick.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even in his disgust, Elijah understood them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface level everyone thought that Amaury was trying to save his kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trumpets suddenly echoed across the street and soldiers lined up to keep the commoners in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make way for the king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive gates at the end of the road slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden carriage rolled forward. Four enormous black horses pulled it across the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather’s fingers tightened around the bouquet while Elijah focused on the front of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six heads were tied along the front like trophies — the heads of werewolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of those heads was of a child no older than ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah’s eyes shrank when he noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet a loud cheer erupted from all around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors slowly opened and Amaury stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a black royal coat lined with silver fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tall figure immediately drew every eye in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn’t think twice before he turned to look at Heather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meet me at the old factory at the city walls, I will bring him there.\" He said, looking into her eyes. \"Make sure no one is following you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heather nodded her head but she felt a feeling of uneasiness from Elijah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn’t give her any more attention as he shifted his focus to Amaury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I don’t feel any demigod here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought, his eyes looking around the premises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Huff, I need to keep my identity hidden as much as possible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah turned his focus on the soldier closest to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everyone’s attention on Amaury, he quickly walked behind the soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah raised his hand and tapped the back of the soldier’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny burst of white mana slipped into the man’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier’s eyes rolled back for a brief second and then he collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People assumed he had fainted from excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah dragged his body back and pulled out his helmet and upper body armour and wore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the street Amaury was already walking along the red carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped to address his people and the cheering faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd fell silent immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury looked across the thousands gathered before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world as we know will change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn’t bother listening to him as he raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOMM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He created an explosion in the air that rang throughout the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd froze for a second before they erupted in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheering crowd scattered in every direction as soldiers rushed forward with their weapons drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What was that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Protect the king!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah also rushed towards the king like the other royal guards as if he was going to protect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he reached him, he immediately turned towards the closest soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick punch to his face made him lose consciousness immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah grabbed the soldier, twisted his body and threw the body of the man at the second soldier with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their collision immediately made everyone alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone’s here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn’t waste his time and turned his focus on Amaury who was staring back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked towards Amaury as three soldiers jumped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah kept his eyes on Amaury while he dealt with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elbow to the first man’s throat...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...and the man dropped instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah grabbed the second soldier by the arm and twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone snapped with a sickening sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the third guard could react, Elijah drove his knee into the man’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier flew backward into the platform railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah grabbed the fallen sword from the soldier and stood in front of Amaury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the tip of the sword on his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Any last words?\" Elijah said. \"....My friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah didn’t reply but he applied pressure on his chest, prompting his shirt to soak with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t ask again.\" Elijah said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amaury smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you waiting for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elijah drew out a breath and immediately pushed the sword into his chest....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could, the hair on his body stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOMMMM!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Himmel’s POV.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a soft sigh, staring at the night sky that looked a little more beautiful tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words Kaelia said before was still at the back of my mind but when I asked what she meant she refused to eloborate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls were all having a girls’ night out, so I had to sleep alone. But because of the plans to steal the technique tonight, I stayed awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Do we really have to do it tonight?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....Right.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Epione still needed time to learn more about how to use the technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s better if she has more time to learn about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’By the way, Inna. How strong was the Argonian family during the time when Qaisel was alive?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been bothering me for a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were the families of Kandam not part of the Holy Wars?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that these families had all the strength in the world, yet they didn’t try to take over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....That doesn’t make any sense.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They were not?’I frowned as I asked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned slightly as I listened to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Kanakath... the Sacred?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That name didn’t sound familiar at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why have I never heard about them before?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night wind moved softly across the balcony where I stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inna remained silent for a moment before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So they got extinct?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned slightly against the balcony railing as the wind brushed past my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Vessels like they were part of the family but not completely?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed the back of my neck as I kept my eyes on the beautiful sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why were they betrayed by their vessel families?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned hard when I heard it and before I could ask she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....Which god?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’.....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept my mouth shut when I heard the name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a name I hadn’t heard before. In fact I had heard of it so many times I couldn’t count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....Who could possibly kill him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[] She replied. []\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rubbed my temples as I let out a tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....I see.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded my head and looked up once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time someone stood in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arawn bowed his head slightly as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am ready, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded my head and stretched my body before I said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your job is to distract the demigods, mine is to steal the technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it to me.\" He said, his voice brimming with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I rolled my shoulders as two wings unfolded behind my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up at the sky and propelled myself into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took us not more than two hours to cross two kingdoms before we reached the home of the Argonian family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating above the sky, I looked down at the enormous castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from this height the place looked ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire estate was surrounded by three layers of walls, each one glowing faintly with defensive runes that stretched across the stone like veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towers stood at every corner, tall and sharp like spears pointing toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They are paranoid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see hundreds of guards walking along the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t the problem, I could take care of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’....’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My gaze shifted to the front of the castle where multiple carriages were placed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to my side where Arawn floated with a serious look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....You feel it too, don’t you?\" I asked, my voice dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He replied in a soft tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....I sense thirteen demigods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1470,"2026-06-05T21:29:29.555Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc626f9f47fb0b5a8af06589928422a64f23bb9bde13670db4e97f2dd713c6f4","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-553","reincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-chapter-551",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-as-the-villainess-s-son-cover.jpg"]