[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher":3,"chapter-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-259":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Strongest Existence Becomes Teacher",{"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},1723346,2200,"Chapter 259 259: Seed Of Resentment (Part-2)","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-259",259,"\u003Cp>Years ago—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating kingdom of Glimmereach drifted peacefully above the world below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its royal palace stood at the center, surrounded by smaller floating islands, crystal bridges, and hanging gardens. Everything about it looked magical, majestic, and far removed from ordinary life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one of the palace courtyards, the sound of a child playing echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young boy around five years old ran around with a wooden stick in his hands, spinning it like a spear. He swung it left and right, pretending to fight invisible enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex Volkov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at that age, his movements were surprisingly sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, a beautiful woman sat beneath a shaded pavilion, sipping from a cup while maids stood close by to attend her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a royal white dress and a matching hat. Her cream-blonde hair rested neatly over her shoulders, and her dark blue eyes carried a calm but strict warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Olivia Volkov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex's mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand rested lightly over her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dex,\" she called gently. \"That's enough playing around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time to study.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex immediately looked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Mother…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to play more…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex instantly recognized it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man,\" she said, still smiling, \"it is time to study.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she gently touched her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And besides…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you say you wanted to be the best big brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she mentioned that, he gave up instantly and ran off toward the study room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He loved his mother very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, he encountered a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priest Paul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged priest smiled gently as Dex hurried past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going in such a hurry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priest Paul!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to study.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother's orders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priest Paul smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really love your mother very much, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex grinned brightly, showing his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's the best mother in the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Except when she gives me homework.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Priest Paul laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex quickly ran off toward the study room, leaving the priest standing there with a gentle smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex still sat in the study room, writing into his notebook with a bored expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every now and then he glanced toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then back toward the door again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother should've come back by now…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's taking so long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up from his chair and walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped outside, he saw several maids rushing through the hallway carrying towels, water, and other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bad feeling suddenly appeared in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, he followed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother's voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhh!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed through the halls until he reached the room, but before he could enter, guards and maids stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mother is in pain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm the prince!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, Your Highness,\" one of the guards said, \"but we cannot allow you inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex struggled harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said let me go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orange-red mana began to spread around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to force his way in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand rested on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing behind him was a middle-aged man with fierce amber-red eyes and dull dark-grey hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crown rested on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Henry Volkov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King of Glimmereach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards and maids immediately bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex looked up at him with teary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people won't let me see Mother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's in pain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry lowered himself slightly to Dex's height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mother is in pain because she is giving birth to your younger sibling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going inside to help her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're too young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cannot help us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex looked like he wanted to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Father—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry stood back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then walked into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Dex outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex sat near the wall outside the room, knees against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother's screams echoed from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one made his chest hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears gathered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know how many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screams stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A baby's cry echoed from inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm a big brother now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, he rushed toward the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards didn't stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were burn marks on the walls, the floor, even parts of the furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature was much hotter than outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother lay on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body was covered in burns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her arms—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held a baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His father stood beside her, holding her hand tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex heard her weak voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't blame this child… for me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love him…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As much as you love Dex…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is the last gift I can give you…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henry had tears in his eyes as he looked at his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Olivia slowly turned toward Dex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex walked forward with trembling steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia gently showed him the baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cream-blonde hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amber eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin orange mana covered his body, mixed with traces of blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baby made soft sounds in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia smiled weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your little brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ron.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she gently hugged Dex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dex…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I may not be here for you and Ron in the future…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So promise me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promise me you will always protect your little brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex broke down completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia's own eyes became wet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My sweet child…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promise me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex nodded desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise, Mom…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia smiled weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you, my son…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you the most…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex's voice shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Olivia didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Henry's eyes were filled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the baby into one arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then with the other—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled Dex into a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to the present—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a quiet hall of the Glimmereach royal palace, a large portrait hung upon the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a portrait of Queen Olivia Volkov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late Queen of Glimmereach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked exactly as she had back then—beautiful, elegant, and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before the portrait was Dex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head lowered slightly in respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he simply stared at the image of his mother in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly, he bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Priest Paul stood quietly with his hands folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness,\" he said gently, \"you seem lost in thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dex remained silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a small smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just an old memory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze stayed on the portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A memory that reminded me…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…how long I waited for this day.\u003C\u002Fp>",1169,"2026-06-06T15:36:01.016Z",1,"novelbin.me","26457371cd79baf7bd217b872878385e23a82c381b12d7b412ff9ce75b009bb7","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-260","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-258",275,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstrongest-existence-becomes-teacher-cover.jpg"]