Living steadily in the world of gods and mystery - Chapter 27 - : The First Drop of Blood

This is a world shrouded in darkness, and the pervasive black mist erodes all living beings.

Only fire can dispel the darkness and protect mankind.

But the firewood will eventually run out, the fire will eventually go out, and humanity will eventually perish.

until Rhodes came.

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It was the turn of the 20th century, and in the Philippine Islands, the fledgling Philippine Republic waited to be crushed by the overwhelming superiority of the American colonial forces.But John McClain, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, dies and finds himself in the body of the governor of a remote Philippine province in the year 1898. Initially reluctant to take up arms against his former country and skeptical of the chances of success, he eventually decides to fight for the Republic.Now living his second life as Martín Lardizábal, politico-military governor of Marinduque and armed with modern military knowledge, he will change the course of the Philippine-American War.

Damien's life was ruined two decades ago by betrayal: his dearest friend Ethan and sister Serena betrayed him, leaving him impoverished and broken. Damien was consumed by vengeance and spent years rebuilding his kingdom, preparing to strike revenge.His plan is now being carried out: he sends his son Nate to seduce Ethan's daughter Evangeline, with the intention of breaking her heart and destroying her family. But as old secrets resurface, Nate discovers harsh facts about his father's betrayals, compelling him to doubt everything.Meanwhile, a shadow from Damien and Ethan's past, James, reappears with his own desire for vengeance, threatening to destroy both families in the concept of killing two birds with one stone.Betrayal by Love is a compelling story about love, vengeance, and the deadly consequences of justice.Who will ultimately triumph in this battle?

[MATURE CONTENT R18] “I'll fuck you so hard that you'll forget all about him”Natalia has been desiring her stepfather for the longest time after her mother passed away. Suddenly, her stepfather becomes engaged to another woman while his younger brother found out about Natalia's secret... Trying to keep her affair with her step cousin a secret from her passionate bodyguard.“I no longer want to be forgotten. I'll give you so much pleasure that you'll forget all about my brother.” - Edward“We've always been together so I never told you this...I love you” - Zak“I'll do whatever it takes to make you mine. Please wait just a little longer” - Lucien“I'll always protect you...even from your own self” - ReinerMy other works: Substitute Wife for the Mafia King, Lust Contracts; Conquering the Emperor ; Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion; Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss; The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid**This story does NOT contain incest. All male love interests are NOT blood-related to the female protagonist**Facebook Page: Realfantasies AuthorThank you!