Divine_Blood_Lord

Betrayed, manipulated, and left to die by the one person he trusted, Ethan Cross thought his life of violence had finally come to an end. But fate had different plans. When he awakens in a new world as Valen Aetheris, the sole heir to one of the most powerful noble family in the empire, Ethan is given a second chance. This time, however, he won’t just survive—he will dominate.

In this world of mana, ancient bloodlines, and mythical power, Valen’s new life offers him access to unimaginable wealth and influence. But in a world where fate favors the "protagonists," heroes destined to rise, Valen chooses a darker path: to drain their power, steal their destinies, and shape the world for himself.

Armed with knowledge of the world's future from a novel he once read, and guided by a mysterious system that rewards him for hunting down the so-called “children of destiny,” Valen begins his calculated ascent to absolute supremacy. He trusts no one but himself, and his cold, ruthless methods ensure that nothing—and no one—will stand in his way.

But as the line between hero and villain blurs, the stakes grow higher. To claim his throne over all creation, Valen will have to face not just the protagonists of this world, but the heavens themselves.

(A/N: It’s my first time writing a novel although not perfect but try first 15 chapters and I assure you, that you will love it.)

A Villain Reborn

The silence in the base was thick, weighted by exhaustion and the lingering darkness of the night's events. Valen moved among his allies, who were catching their breath, tending to their wounds, and assessing the casualties. The Grand Assembly Hall had become a battlefield, and the eerie remnants of that clash still clung to them.

In the dim light, Aylara and Lian helped Kael as he leaned against the wall, clutching his side, blood seeping through his shirt. A few other students, faces pale and drawn, crowded around, doing what they could to assist the injured.

Valen's mind was still haunted by the spectral figures that had emerged from the rift. Whatever power the Black Vow had been trying to harness, it had awakened something even darker, a force that had been dormant within the academy until now.

"We did it," Kael murmured, his voice shaky but resolute. "But it didn't feel like a victory."

The Aftermath and Awakening