Reborn As a Villain Son With The Strongest Wife-Chapter 7: The Beast King’s First Prey

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The air felt different.

Ever since inheriting the Tyrant Beastmaster's Legacy, my senses had sharpened. I could feel the presence of beasts lurking in the forest—every heartbeat, every movement in the shadows.

I clenched my fist.

This power... is real.

Celestia walked beside me, humming. "So, Leonhardt~ What's your plan now?"

I smirked. "Simple. We hunt."

Celestia's violet eyes sparkled with amusement. "Ara~ Sounds fun."

Ironhorn, still annoyed from earlier, snorted. "Hmph. As long as I get to crush something."

I grinned. "Then let's start with that one."

I pointed ahead.

A massive shadow moved between the trees.

A beast far stronger than the Crimson Fang Bear from before.

A Blackscale Basilisk.

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The Hunt Begins

The Blackscale Basilisk was a terrifying predator.

Level 50.

Eight meters long.

Venom that could melt steel.

If I had faced this thing before my awakening, I wouldn't have stood a chance.

But now?

I activated [Beast King's Domination].

Golden energy surged around me.

The Basilisk froze mid-motion, its glowing red eyes locking onto mine.

Its instincts screamed at it to submit.

But—

It resisted.

The Basilisk hissed violently, thrashing against my control.

"Not bad," I muttered. "But let's see how long you last."

I turned to Ironhorn. "Crush it."

Ironhorn charged forward without hesitation.

BOOOOM!

The ground shattered beneath his feet as he launched himself at the Basilisk.

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The serpent lunged, its fangs dripping venom—

But Ironhorn didn't stop.

CRACK!

His horn clashed against the Basilisk's scales, sending shockwaves through the forest.

The Basilisk reeled back, hissing in pain.

But it wasn't done yet.

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A True Battle

The Basilisk coiled its body, preparing to strike.

Then—

WHOOSH!

It lashed out with terrifying speed, its tail whipping toward Ironhorn.

BANG!

Ironhorn barely dodged, the force splintering trees around us.

Celestia giggled. "Oh my~ This one's quite lively."

I narrowed my eyes. "Time to end this."

I focused my will—

And activated [Beast King's Domination] at full power.

Golden energy surged.

The Basilisk froze mid-motion, its body trembling violently.

It let out a guttural hiss of defiance—but its body refused to move.

It was completely under my control.

I stepped forward. "Kneel."

THUD!

The massive Basilisk collapsed, bowing its head before me.

Ironhorn snorted. "Tch. Weakling."

I smirked.

The hunt was over.

And I had tamed my second beast.

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The Path of a Tyrant

[ You have tamed the Blackscale Basilisk! ]

[ Beast Name: Obsidian ]

[ Class: Elite Beast ]

Celestia clapped her hands. "Kyaa~ Leonhardt is so cool~!"

I sighed. "You're really enjoying this, huh?"

She smiled sweetly. "Of course. I love watching my husband become stronger~"

Ironhorn growled. "Oi. You're acting like he's already married to you."

Celestia just giggled.

I ignored them, turning back to Obsidian, my new beast.

One week ago, I was just a background villain in a world where I was destined to lose.

But now?

I was building an unstoppable army.

And I was just getting started.