Reborn As a Villain Son With The Strongest Wife-Chapter 8: The Villain’s Army Begins

The Blackscale Basilisk—now named Obsidian—stood motionless before me, its massive body coiled in submission.

Just minutes ago, it had been a ruthless predator, ruling this part of the forest.

Now?

It was my beast.

Celestia tilted her head, watching with interest. "Ara~ So, Leonhardt, what will you do now? You already have two powerful beasts."

Ironhorn snorted beside me. "Tch. That snake is beneath me."

Obsidian hissed lowly, but it didn't dare to move.

I smirked. This was only the beginning.

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A Beast's Loyalty

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I placed my hand on Obsidian's head.

It tensed for a moment.

Then—

[ Taming Link Activated. ]

[ Your bond with Obsidian has strengthened! ]

A strange sensation washed over me.

It was as if I could feel Obsidian's instincts—its hunger, its fear, its need for strength.

"Obsidian," I said, my voice firm. "From today onward, you fight for me."

The Basilisk's crimson eyes flickered.

Then, slowly—

It lowered its head further in obedience.

Celestia clapped her hands. "Kyaa~ Leonhardt is so commanding~! I love it!"

I sighed. "Stop acting like a fangirl."

She giggled, completely ignoring me.

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The Next Target

With Obsidian now under my command, it was time to move forward.

I pulled out the map I had taken from the Valtara estate.

"The next area..." I muttered.

Celestia peeked over my shoulder. "Ara~ The Stormfang Highlands?"

Ironhorn's ears perked up. "That place is known for strong beasts."

I nodded.

"The Stormfang Highlands is home to Thunder Wolves—a rare beast species with high agility and lightning-based abilities. If I can tame one, it'll add more versatility to my forces."

Celestia smiled. "Fufufu~ Planning to create an army, darling?"

I met her gaze.

"That's exactly what I'm doing."

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A Villain's Army

The Hero Faction had countless powerful warriors.

Rael Ascarion, the "original protagonist," was destined to have a legendary beast—a Sacred Griffin that could rival dragons.

If I wanted to change fate, I needed to be even stronger.

I needed an army of monsters that could shake the world.

And I was going to build it.

Starting now.

I turned toward the north.

"Let's go," I said.

Ironhorn snorted, stepping forward.

Obsidian slithered behind me, its massive body gliding across the ground.

Celestia smiled mischievously, as if she was watching something entertaining.

The journey to the Stormfang Highlands had begun.

And soon—

The world would know the true power of a villain.