I woke up with a jolt, pain surging through my chest. My body felt strange—foreign. The last thing I remembered was the sting of betrayal. My own brothers in the sect had turned on me. We had fought side by side, bled together in the Beast War, and yet, when the battle was at its most vicious, they stabbed me in the back.
I had fallen to their blades, my body torn to pieces, my blood spilling across the battlefield. I remembered their cruel laughter, thinking me dead, while I faded into darkness.
But fate had other plans.
When I opened my eyes, the world felt different. I wasn't on the battlefield anymore. No, this was a small room, silent and far too calm for what I was used to. My fingers pressed against the cool ground, and the memories of my past life came flooding back. I was Rei Tsukasa—the Beast Emperor. I had once ruled over both beasts and men. But now? Now I was nothing but a weak mortal. Betrayed, slain, and reborn—only to find myself bound to a system I did not understand.
Before I could contemplate it further, a voice echoed in my mind.
"Welcome, host."
The voice was cold, mechanical, but strangely soothing. It felt like it was a part of me, though I didn't ask for it.
"You are now bound to the Primordial Lust System. Your journey to power begins anew."
"Lust?" I whispered, my voice hoarse. What kind of system is this?
The voice didn't hesitate. "You will gain strength through beast blood and sexual conquest. For every beast you defeat, you will grow stronger. For every woman you bed, you will unlock unique traits that will increase your power. Your path to dominance is clear. The more blood you spill, the more you will rise."
Lust. Blood. It didn't make sense, but somehow, it felt right. The heat in my body surged as something deep inside me awakened. My old instincts, the ones that had made me a ruthless emperor, stirred. I wasn't sure how or why, but the system's words resonated within me.
I had nothing left to lose. This life was my second chance, and I'd use it to reclaim everything that was taken from me.
I stood up, my body aching with the effort. But then—power. It was like a flood breaking free within me. Something different from my past strength, but powerful in its own right. My senses sharpened, and the hunger for dominance that had been dormant inside me flared. It wasn't just about vengeance anymore. It was about taking back my throne. The world would know the name Rei Tsukasa once more. I would make them bow.
"Host, your first task is to find your first beast. Defeat it and claim its blood. Strength will be yours, and the system will guide you further."
The words rang in my head. A beast. I had slaughtered countless beasts in my previous life, but this? This was different. This was personal. They had all betrayed me, and now, they would pay.
I flexed my fingers, feeling the sharpness of my claws as I willed the surroundings to change. The quiet room dissolved into the wilds of a dense forest. The air smelled thick with the scent of beasts, and the anticipation of battle hung heavy in the air. I knew the beast was near.
And I was ready.
I moved through the trees, my senses heightened. The beast's aura was unmistakable. Strong, wild, and full of fury. The closer I got, the more my blood burned for the hunt.
It wasn't long before I found it. A massive black wolf, its red eyes glowing in the dim light. It snarled as it saw me, its fangs bared in a deadly promise. I smirked. This would be nothing.
The wolf lunged at me with speed that could have torn a normal man apart. But not me. I was no normal man. My claws extended with the force of my will, meeting the beast head-on. We collided, but I had the upper hand. I tore into its side, feeling the blood spill from its body, hot and thick. The wolf howled in pain, but I was relentless.
"Pathetic," I muttered under my breath, a sneer on my face. I had fought much worse than this in my previous life. With one fluid motion, I launched myself at the beast, my claws sinking into its flesh, my fangs biting down on its neck.
The wolf struggled for a moment, then fell limp beneath me. Its blood flowed around me, and I could feel it—its power, its strength, pouring into me. It was intoxicating. I could feel myself growing stronger by the second, my body thrumming with energy. This was just the beginning.
"Congratulations, host. You have claimed your first beast's blood. Your power has increased. You now have the Blood of the Beast ability." The system spoke again, its voice indifferent but authoritative. "You can now summon beast-like traits, such as enhanced senses and strength. With each beast slain, your abilities will grow stronger."
I grinned. My hands flexed, feeling the raw strength coursing through me. This was just the start. The power was mine, and no one—no one—would stand in my way.
I stood over the lifeless body of the wolf, a dark smile spreading across my face. This is only the beginning.
I could already feel the path ahead of me. It wouldn't be easy, but I didn't need easy. I would slaughter beasts, conquer women, and take everything that was mine. Power was the only thing that mattered, and I would use every means necessary to claim it.
The first step was clear—there was more to do, more blood to spill, more women to bed. Each conquest, each beast slain, would push me further toward my goal. My kingdom would be built on blood and lust, and it would be unshakeable.
My journey had begun, and nothing would stop me from reclaiming my throne.