All Chapters of Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance]: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Adrian Reeves had exactly two seconds left to live.And he was spending both of them hating a web novel author.The truck's headlights filled his vision.Death was rushing toward him.Yet instead of thinking about his family, his future, or the countless regrets he should have had, Adrian could only think about one thing.Cassian Nyx.The villain deserved better.For three years, Adrian had followed every update of Chronicles of the Celestial Hero.Eight hundred chapters.Eight hundred chapters of betrayals, wars, and heartbreak.And at the center of it all stood Cassian Nyx, the Demon Lord.The final villain.The most tragic character Adrian had ever read.Cassian wasn't evil.He was broken. Abandoned by those he trusted.Used by the kingdom he once protected.Turned into a monster by the very heroes who preached justice.And after everything he suffered, the author had sealed him away for eternity."Bullshit."That had been Adrian's final comment beneath the last chapter.If I were

Accept?The glowing words hovered in front of Elian's eyes.YES / NOHis entire body went rigid.Around him, the Grand Hall had fallen silent.King Aldric sat frozen.The Archbishop looked moments away from declaring holy war.Several nobles stared at Cassian as though the Demon Lord had just demanded ownership of the Crown Prince.And standing calmly in the center of the room was Cassian Nyx himself.Expecting an answer.Meanwhile, the System was apparently enjoying itself.[Quest Progress Updated]Target has invited you.Accept?YES / NOElian wanted to scream.Instead, he forced a smile that probably looked more painful than reassuring.The quest was mandatory.The countdown had already started.Refusing would likely create even more problems.So, with all the enthusiasm of a man signing his own death warrant, Elian mentally selected:YES.[Quest Accepted.][Stage One Initiated.]A faint pulse traveled through the soul bond.At the same moment, Cassian's crimson eyes narrowed sligh

"And there's something else," Cassian said, moving closer again. "Your soul recognizes mine. Not just through the bond—it knew me before we met. Knew me and..." He tilted his head. "Pitied me.Why?Adrian's mind raced. He couldn't tell the truth. But Cassian would sense a lie through the bond.Half-truth, then."Because I heard stories," Elian said carefully. "About the Demon Lord who was once something else. Who was betrayed by those he trusted. Who became what he is because he was given no other choice."Cassian went very still. "Where did you hear such stories?""Does it matter?" Elian met his eyes. "The point is, I don't see you as just a villain. I see someone who was hurt and responded the only way he knew how."For a long moment, Cassian just stared at him. Through the bond, Adrian felt a complex tangle of emotions—surprise, suspicion, and something that might have been vulnerability."You're either very naive," Cassian finally said, "or you know something you shouldn't."Befor

"That's..." Cassian's grip tightened."Dangerous. If I can feel your true intentions—""Then you'll know I mean what I say."Adrian met his eyes. "Isn't that what you wanted? Truth?"Cassian laughed—startled and genuine. "You're either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid.""You keep saying that.""Because I keep being unable to decide which." But Cassian didn't let go of his hand. "This Emotional Resonance... it means I'll feel if you plan to betray me.""Yes.""And you're allowing this anyway.""Yes.""Why?"Because in six months, Selene betrays you. And you stop trusting anyone. And I need to show you that not everyone will hurt you.But again, Adrian couldn't say that directly."Because trust has to start somewhere," he said instead. "And I'd rather you know my intentions than constantly doubt them."Through the bond, he felt Cassian's shock transforming into something softer—tentative trust, fragile as spun glass."You're going to destroy me," Cassian said quietly. "Not through

"What if one of us wants to break it?"Adrian asked quietly."You can't. Not without killing you both." Kieran's voice was gentle but firm. "I'm sorry, but that's the nature of fate bonds. Your lives are now entwined. Where one goes, eventually the other must follow."The System wants me to ensure Cassian is defeated, Adrian thought. But if we're soul-bonded, his death is my death. Which means...Which meant the quest was impossible as written.The System had screwed itself.Adrian couldn't help smiling."Something amusing?" Cassian asked."Just realizing the universe has a sense of irony." Adrian met his eyes. "I'm supposed to be your enemy. Instead, I'm literally tied to your survival.""Does that bother you?"No, Adrian thought. It's the best loophole I could ask for."No," he said aloud. "Actually, it makes things clearer. If our survival is linked, then we have to work together. No other option."Cassian laughed—surprised and genuine. "You find the strangest things reassuring."A