Reborn As a Villain Son With The Strongest Wife-Chapter 18: A Villain’s Counterattack

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Lucius' silver rapier gleamed in the sunlight.

His golden aura surged, his presence like a divine executioner.

His Sacred-Class Beast, Radiant Leonis, towered behind him, its holy flames casting long shadows.

Ironhorn—paralyzed by the Hunter's Beast Sealing Art—struggled to move.

I clenched my teeth.

This wasn't just an ambush.

This was an execution.

Lucius narrowed his eyes.

"You should surrender, Villain Prince. There's no future for someone like you."

I smirked.

"You think I'm out of options?"

I cracked my knuckles.

"You forget—I'm a Valtara."

And we don't go down that easily.

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Lucius moved.

In an instant, his rapier pierced through the air, aiming straight for my throat.

CLANG!

I twisted my body, deflecting his strike with my blade.

But Lucius was fast.

The moment I countered, he vanished again—

Reappearing behind me with a precise thrust.

Damn it—!

SHING!

A sharp pain cut through my side.

Blood splattered against the ground.

Lucius sighed.

"You're skilled. But against a Hunter, you are nothing without your beasts."

I exhaled, ignoring the pain.

Then I smirked.

"Who said I needed to rely on Ironhorn?"

Lucius' eyes flickered with confusion—for just a moment.

And in that moment—

I struck back.

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I activated my Valtara Bloodline.

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BOOM!

A dark crimson aura exploded from my body, filling the battlefield with pressure.

Lucius' expression shifted.

"What—?"

Before he could react—

I closed the distance.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Our blades clashed at inhuman speed, sparks flying with every strike.

Lucius gritted his teeth.

"This speed...?! You were holding back?!"

I grinned.

"No, I was just playing fair."

I weaved around his next strike—

Then landed a clean punch to his ribs.

CRACK!

Lucius skidded backward, coughing blood.

He barely had time to recover before I was already on him again.

SLASH!

A thin cut appeared on his cheek—the first wound he had received.

His eyes widened.

For the first time—

Lucius looked uncertain.

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But then—

Radiant Leonis roared—

And a holy barrier formed around Lucius, giving him time to reset.

He wiped the blood from his mouth, his golden eyes cold.

"I see. So you are more dangerous than I thought."

He raised his rapier, and golden sigils lit up the sky.

"Then I'll erase you here."

I exhaled.

Lucius was still stronger than me in pure technique.

But—

I wasn't fighting alone.

I turned to Ironhorn—still locked by the Beast Sealing Art.

"Obsidian."

A shadow flickered in the distance—

And from behind Lucius, a black serpent made of shadows lunged.

Lucius barely dodged, his focus shifting for a split second.

That was all I needed.

I dashed toward Ironhorn and placed my hand on his obsidian hide.

BOOM!

Dark energy exploded, shattering the golden seal.

Ironhorn's golden eyes snapped open.

The Indomitable Rhino had been freed.

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Lucius turned back, his expression darkening.

"So you broke my seal?"

I smirked.

"Now it's my turn."

Ironhorn snorted, golden energy rising from his massive form.

Radiant Leonis growled, its holy flames burning brighter.

Lucius and I locked eyes.

This fight was far from over.

But now—

I had my beast back.

And this time, I was going to win.